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In prayer we often come face-to-face with our own mysterious reality. But in prayer, may we be comforted that we are bringing to God more than just our words; we are bringing to God our hearts.
The life of a hermit living in the desert strikes many people as mysterious, if not inexplicable. Yet this is what Saint Hilarion, and many others, sought and hoped for and, in some cases, fought for. They teach the value of solitude and prayer to our noisy and busy world.
Whenever Kyle Kramer’s column, “At Home on Earth, ” lands in my inbox for proofreading, I am of two minds.
The signs of God’s plans are neither few nor hidden. A person who is spiritually alert will know what signs to read to prepare himself for what the Lord has in store.
The final and full word, therefore, is that the authority of the Bible lies not just in ancient texts but in the living Christ of history: church, community, and our own experience confirming its truth.
My walk with this saint has reaffirmed that my imperfect initial attempts at faith and virtue will be rewarded over time if I “keep coming back.”
Friar Peter Tremblay, OFM Conv, knows firsthand how impactful woodworking can be on one’s faith.
Saint Paul of the Cross dedicated his life to the memory of Christ’s passion and death. Known as the Passionists, the Congregation of the Passion that he founded is committed to preaching the good news of Christ crucified, and to caring for the poor. The Passionists take a fourth vow to promote the Passion of Jesus.
You have to be strong and courageous to pursue the kingdom in our world. You have to keep your values clear. You have to keep your priorities straight. It’s not easy. Jesus never said it would be.
Religion has always needed the language of metaphor, symbol, story, and analogy to point to the transcendent universe.
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