January 2022
Saint Gregory of Nyssa
Saint Gregory of Nyssa, the brother of Saint Basil and the son of Saints Basil and Emmilia, was a married man when he began studying for the priesthood. He became Bishop of Nyssa and fought Arianism and was a prominent figure at the Council of Constantinople.
Sharing the Word for January 10, 2022 – First Week in Ordinary Time – Year 2
Jesus begins his ministry by calling others to come with him and help him proclaim his message of the kingdom. It’s important to note that Jesus doesn’t work alone.
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Saint Adrian of Canterbury
An African by birth, Saint Adrian of Canterbury was assigned by the pope as Archbishop of Canterbury. Feeling unworthy, he declined the position, but the pope sent him to Canterbury anyway where he became an abbot and teacher.
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Held in Our Brokenness
There is a phenomenon—if there’s a scientific name, I don’t know of it—where the trees break and fall into one another’s arms. I’ve come to call these tree pietas.
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Daybreak Devotion
Today, think of how the light returning in your life each day is a miracle to behold. See how you can bring more joy early in your day—why wait?
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Saint Angela of Foligno
Saint Angela of Foligno was a wife and mother who had little interest in the spiritual life until about age 40. After her husband and children died, Angela entered the Secular Franciscans, spending the rest of her life in prayer ...
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Sharing the Word for January 8, 2022
We have heard about the preparations that God made for the birth of Jesus and John. We have been given some initial idea of their missions and characteristics. And now it is time for them to go their separate ways.
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