This was a visitation of God. This was God’s power working through Jesus. This was a moment of great faith. This was an irrevocable touch from the almighty that restored a man to fullness and gave him back his life. “Amazing!” “How Wonderful!” And … “How Sad!” that the deepest miracle was experienced only by one.
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Doing glory to God in the world
Newman spoke of “doing glory to God in pursuits of the world.” And we do that through our efforts to know God’s will and to fulfill it, in our work and in our relationships with our families and friends.
Continue readingThis week, we celebrate the Memorial of Our Lady of the Rosary
Say a Rosary in honor of Our Lady of the Rosary, celebrated Oct. 7.
Continue readingWe are at our best when we realize who and what we are
As God’s creation, we have been loved into existence and blessed each day. This is not because of what we do, but because of who God is.God loves us all — the good and the bad — equally and always.
Continue readingMission means preaching by example
But our Christian faith is not something we do, it is who we are. To be a Christian is to be a missionary.
Continue readingJesus is forever speaking about change of heart and soul
When roots appear and truly “grab onto and into” the heart and soul, things are never the same. Jesus is forever speaking about roots and conversion — change of heart and soul.
Continue readingThe witness of our sisters
The family of God here in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles is blessed to have more than 1,150 women religious, representing more than 100 religious institutes. And they are essential co-workers in the church’s mission of mercy and redemption here.
Continue readingJesus doubles down on our small efforts throughout life
If we respond only a little, that is all it takes — then Jesus doubles down on our efforts.
Continue readingSeminary is a time of conversion
Brothers, you have been called “according to his purpose,” called from the loving heart of the living God. Your vocation is a gift of God’s generous love, a sign of his mercy and love toward you.
Continue readingAbout Catechetical Sunday
By USSCB The ministry of the word is a fundamental element of evangelization through all its stages, because it involves the proclamation of Jesus Christ, the eternal word of God. “The word of God nourishes both evangelizers and those who […]
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