Sharing the Word for January 18, 2022
Jesus says what his followers are doing in picking and eating grain on the Sabbath is acceptable because he himself, the Son of Man and the Lord of the Sabbath, says so.
Saint Charles of Sezze
Like many people, Saint Charles of Sezze thought he knew what God wanted, only to find out that he was mistaken. Instead of going to India as a missionary, Saint Charles settled in Rome where he cooked and cared for the friary and friary chapel. While being simple, Saint Charles was no simpleton as is obvious from his life story.
The Practice of Patience
One morning I watched a snowy egret. She stood patiently in the shallow water of the sound—nearly motionless for almost an hour.
Faithful Democracy Needs You
Every faith leader needs to join together to heal our wounded nation by speaking with conviction against all attempts to sabotage elections.
Swimming in God’s Grace
Where love is genuine, belonging is always mutual. It is like submerging ourselves into an ocean of sublime grace.
Annual 100-hour public Bible reading planned in Louisiana diocese
An annual 100-hour, nonstop public Bible reading takes place in St. Martinville in the Diocese of Lafayette Jan. 19-23.