Giving a Saint’s Name at Baptism
Pat McCloskey, OFM
January 21, 2022
Is this required? Some Christians have first names that are not those of a saint or a variant on a saint’s name.
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Faith and Family for January 9: Baptism of the Lord
Susan Hines-Brigger
January 5, 2022
This week we celebrate the baptism of Jesus by John the Baptist, who foretold of Christ’s coming, telling the people that “one mightier than I is coming.”
Baptism Equals Belovedness
Patricia Breen
October 6, 2021
The heavens ripped open wide the day Jesus was baptized. From that moment forward, he walked under an open heaven: meaning he walked in his fullness as one loved by the Father.
Faith and Family for January 10: Baptism of the Lord
Susan Hines-Brigger
January 6, 2021
This week’s Gospel tells of John the Baptist proclaiming Jesus’ coming and then later baptizing Jesus in the Jordan river.
Anointing the Sick and Baptism
Pat McCloskey, OFM
May 24, 2020
The catechumens in my RCIA group asked me these questions: Can permanent deacons administer the Sacrament of the Sick? Can a non-baptized person receive the Sacrament of the Sick? Can a baptized person who is not a Catholic receive the Sacrament of the Sick? If not, why not?
Understanding the Sacrament of Baptism
Fr. Don Miller, OFM
May 11, 2020
Having a baby baptized is both an act of faith and a cultural affair. It is both a statement of trust in the goodness of God as well as a family event that can be faith-filled.
Faith and Family: The Waters of Baptism
Susan Hines-Brigger
January 9, 2019
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LK 3:15-16, 21-22
The people were filled with expectation,
and all were asking in their hearts
whether John might be the Christ.
John answered them all, saying,
“I am baptizing you with water,
but one mightier than I is coming.
The Sacrament of Baptism: A Good Place to Start
Fr. Don Miller, OFM
April 19, 2017
We commonly say that the sacraments are signs that effect what they signify. That’s a fancy way of saying that they do what they say they do.
Making Sense Out of Scripture
Mark P. Shea
April 24, 2024
The Bible provides a number of straightforward teachings about how a disciple of Jesus is to live, but there are less clear lessons too.
Postures of Prayer
Colleen Arnold, MD
April 24, 2024
Sitting, standing, and kneeling during Mass each have their own distinct role in helping us fully experience and appreciate the liturgy.
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