But by the grace of God I am what I am

But by the grace of God I am what I am, and his grace to me has not been ineffective.  Like a river, God’s grace is constantly flowing.   It flows from heaven into our hearts, and smooths out the sharp edges over time.   It’s the same grace that flowed into Paul’s...

Quote of the Week – September 24, 2018

“Consult not your fears but your hopes and your dreams. Think not about your frustrations, but about your unfulfilled potential. Concern yourself not with what you tried and failed in, but with what it is still possible for you to do.” -Pope John...

Love never fails

Love never fails. Paul’s beautiful hymn of charity, as this passage is often called, paints the picture of a mature love filled with spiritual vitality.   It’s not the textbook definition of love that we find in a dictionary, but a soaring hymn that expresses what...

Sing joyfully to the Lord

Sing joyfully to the Lord, all you lands; serve the Lord with gladness; come before him with joyful song.  Every weekend, hundreds of millions of Catholics around the world gather to celebrate Mass.   They come from different backgrounds and ages, and they bring...

They approached Jesus and strongly urged him to come

They approached Jesus and strongly urged him to come. One of Scripture’s best-known stories about the power of intercessory prayer:  Jesus heals an unseen servant with only the power of his word.   It’s an inspiring story, but take a look at how it all began.   People...

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