The Mass readings for the 28th and 29th Sundays in Ordinary Time reveal the saving power of God as we witness faith-based responses to situations that cause suffering or require great effort.
Healthcare Professionals for Divine Mercy are hosting their next Medicine, Bioethics and Spirituality Conference on November 5th, 6th and 7th as a virtual conference this year.
The Lenten journey continues as we navigate the path paved with stones of prayer, fasting and almsgiving. The Sunday Mass readings for the Second and Third Sundays of Lent unveil virtues of God’s most faithful, most poignantly the virtue of obedience. For by obedience we grow in faith on our journey to Easter.
It is inspiring to meditate on the miracles performed by Jesus. Most powerful are the miracles we will hear during the next two weeks. The 4th and 5th Sunday or Ordinary Time Mass readings draw us into the deeper mystery of the healing ministry of Christ, where we see Jesus casting out, curing the sick and teaching, all with a “new authority” (Mk 1:27).
Jesus is calling us to follow him every day in every way. Unlike the first disciples we, the living faithful, have somewhat of an advantage. We have the gift of faith by the grace of God.
This short catechesis focuses on rote memorization and prayer, and it’s role in the life of faith, the life of discipleship. Many people have a low opinion of rote prayer, and some for good reason, but just what is rote prayer? And is it a waste of time?