Reading the Gospel of Creation
The Savior of the world will rise like the sun; and he will come down into the womb of the Virgin like rain gently falling
The Savior of the world will rise like the sun; and he will come down into the womb of the Virgin like rain gently falling
Scripture Reflection of Luke 2:22–40 (The Presentation of the Lord) Simeon took him into his arms and blessed God; and he said: ‘Now, Master,
Fr. Dolindo Ruotolo. Meditations on the Holy Rosary. Manchester, NH: Sophia Institute Press, 2022. Paperback $17.95. Ebook $9.99. Available from the publisher. When Our Lady
I do think one of the things that is lacking today is the mental space, and permission to contemplate one’s life, and the meaning of
During this time in lockdown, I have finally delved into my collection of 3D jigsaw puzzles, and pondered a few life lessons while having fun.
God taught me another lesson during another of my cooking episodes in the monastery. On one of our days off, I decided to make pasta
Today, I can do no better than cite three reflections I found on Facebook regarding the tragic Notre Dame fire: First, what survived from the
“God Blessed the seventh day and made it holy, because on that day he had rested after all his work of creating.” ~ Gen 2:3
I was having breakfast with a friend and we were talking about how food has such an impact on our lives, and how much it
In these few weeks’ Sunday Gospel readings, we embark on reading the Bread of Life discourse found in John 6. Last week, we saw Jesus
By guest writer Kimri Thetadig. ___ I didn’t know my heart needed to be broken into to be set free. It makes sense though: ensconced
[An exegesis and reflection on Mark 1:40-45] In the readings this week we may consider the primary themes that of ‘expulsion’ and ‘re-entry.’ A man,
I have always experienced the Rosary and its fruits as independent items, that is, when I meditate on the carrying of the Cross, I grow
One of the more popular, misunderstood, and challenging problems Catholics face today is the topic of homosexuality. I think of the many great strides we
When visiting my family in March I received many questions concerning “What was your favorite part of the Holy Land?” Perhaps they were looking for
As I approach ordination to the Diaconate after 12 years in the seminary it’s easy to think about the many “what ifs” in my life.