By Matthew Kelly From his book ,”Rediscovering Catholicism” – Beacon Publishing Imagine this … You’re driving home from work next Monday after a long day. You tune in your radio. You hear a blurb about a little village in India where some villagers have died suddenly, strangely, of a flu …
Read More »Becoming As Little Children
Author Unknown We were the only family with children in the restaurant. I sat Erik in a high chair and noticed everyone was quietly eating and talking. Suddenly, Erik squealed with glee and said, “Hi there.” He pounded his fat baby hands on the high chair tray. His eyes were …
Read More »The Magic of Three Days
By Patt Barnes It was a beautiful spring day, and a sense of peace stayed with me as I left the cathedral on Easter Monday morning. I paused for a moment on top of the steps leading to the avenue, now crowded with people rushing to their jobs. Sitting in …
Read More »A Convergence of The Human Spirit
America’s Christian Roots
Author Unknown
52 of the 55 signers of America's Declaration of Independence were orthodox, deeply committed Christians. The other three all believed in the Bible as the divine truth, the God of Scripture, and His personal intervention.
It is the same Congress that formed the American Bible Society. Immediately after creating the Declaration of Independence, the Continental Congress voted to purchase and import 20,000 copies of Scripture for the people of this nation.
A Slice Of Life
Jean heaved another world-weary sigh. Tucking a strand of shiny black hair behind her ear, she frowned at the teetering tower of Christmas cards waiting to be signed. What was the point? How could she sign only one name? A “couple” required two people, and she was just one. The …
Read More »How to Explain God
One of God’s main jobs is making people. He makes them to replace the ones that die so there will be enough people to take care of things on earth. He doesn’t make grown-ups, just babies. I think because they are smaller and easier to make. That way, He doesn’t have to …
Read More »The Candlestick
The Candlestick O trials and tribulations may Constantly assail us! Yet as Saints of the Lord, we have a Brilliant Ray of Hope, who will Never fail us! He will prevail Over sin by being triumphant Over Satan’s power. For Christ, Our Defender, protects us every hour. O as saints …
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