
Sharing the Word for November 16, 2021
The Second Book of Maccabees offers narratives of perseverance in the face of persecution. Sometimes we are called to stand up for what we believe. We shouldn’t be surprised.
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The Second Book of Maccabees offers narratives of perseverance in the face of persecution. Sometimes we are called to stand up for what we believe. We shouldn’t be surprised.

As borders open and vaccines become more widely available, it’s an opportunity to consider travel anew. While planning your next trip, consider traveling somewhere outside of your comfort zone.

We live in a culture that is predominantly pagan. We need to be wary about assimilating its practices and values.

As the Book of Wisdom draws to a close the author presents a series of examples of God’s providence for his people. God is still powerful today and he is still our God.

Television has been a delightful source of entertainment to me. Yet it does not resemble my life.

Is it possible for human beings to come to know God? By studying the stars and the winds and the beauty of creation we can get some idea of the greatness and beauty of the One who brought them into being.

As we help soldiers return to civilian life, sometimes it’s best simply to listen.

Today, as you face life’s changes, find comfort in the doxology prayer commonly called the “Glory Be.” See how God has been there through all your changes and challenges, even the hardest ones.

When kids are little, one of the first rules many parents teach them is to play nicely. Unfortunately, somewhere along the line as we start to grow up, we tend to forget that lesson ourselves.

Wisdom is the capacity to share in God’s life–to be like God in innumerable ways. It brings about the holiness of God’s friends and pervades creation.