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A deficiency of it shows itself in more subtle ways: discouragement, putting our trust in everything but God, or focusing too much on the negative in the world.
God’s determination to bring his people to salvation–that is to ultimate unending validation and worth– never lessens.
What better moment to reflect on both the brevity and great expanse of time than at the close of one year and the beginning of the next?
To many Christians, St. Nicholas, precursor to Santa Claus, is no quaint figure from the past. Especially to Eastern Catholics and the Orthodox, he is one of the most popular saints, constantly interceding on behalf of his people, even today.
Juan Diego reminds us to keep our ears attuned to God rather than keeping our eyes on the clock.
This expert went on a journey to learn more about Saint Nicholas.
Knowing that Mary would choose to appear to an indigenous farmer when she could appear anywhere and to anyone brings to many people a symbol of hope.
The start of the Advent season usually finds me with a “divided spirit.”
After an abusive childhood, Saint Sabas found refuge in a monastery, where he also found his vocation to the monastic life. Permitted to live as a hermit, Saint Sabas soon found others attracted to his way of life, and he eventually became the abbot of a monastic community. As a result, he is known as one of the founders of Eastern monasticism.
He was among the first to be drawn to the young rabbi. Andrew and another of John the Baptist’s disciples heard John refer to Jesus as “the Lamb of God,” and began following him.
