May 17, 2018 | Word Among Us
The Lord opened her heart. Can you imagine being evangelized by Paul? This larger-than-life figure must have had a commanding presence. What about the story of his own conversion? Who could dismiss a man whose life had been changed so dramatically? It would...
May 16, 2018 | Word Among Us
They were astounded. Today, the Sacrament of Confirmation follows Baptism and Eucharist. Baptism, in most cases, is administered to infants. Then, children receive their First Holy Communion around the age of seven. Then, they are confirmed sometime in their...
May 15, 2018 | Word Among Us
They had been prevented by the Holy Spirit from preaching the message in the province of Asia. If you’ve ever had to drive a twisty country road in the dark, you can certainly appreciate how important road signs are. They warn you about any upcoming curves, and they...
May 14, 2018 | Word Among Us
As I love you. You have probably heard this Gospel reading many times; you might even pass over it because it’s so familiar. Of course you know we’re supposed to love one another the way Jesus loves us. You also suspect it’s easier to love people when you know...
May 12, 2018 | Word Among Us
Believe me . . . or else, believe because of the works themselves. Because of Philip’s personal history with Jesus, we may wonder how he could possibly say, “Show us the Father” . After all, Jesus, the way to the Father, was standing in front of him and James and...
May 11, 2018 | Word Among Us
They reported what God had done with them. A recent survey polled 2,000 people who do not attend any church service. The survey gauged their agreement with this statement: “If a friend of mine really values their faith, I don’t mind them talking about it.” Would...
Subscribe To Father Maurice's Newsletter
Join our mailing list to receive the latest news, inspirational blogs, and updates from Father Maurice
You have Successfully Subscribed!