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Pick Up Your Cross and Follow Me
A device of torture, shame, and suffering, the image of the cross struck fear into the hearts of first century Jews. Against this backdrop, Jesus tells his disciples, “Pick up...
Pick Up Your Cross and Follow Me
A device of torture, shame, and suffering, the image of the cross struck fear into the hearts of first century Jews. Against this backdrop, Jesus tells his disciples, “Pick up...

3 Essential Practices for the Lenten Season
What are the three essential practices that all Catholics are called to embrace during the Lenten Season? What does the desert have to do with these practices? This Lenten season,...
3 Essential Practices for the Lenten Season
What are the three essential practices that all Catholics are called to embrace during the Lenten Season? What does the desert have to do with these practices? This Lenten season,...

Peace in the Present Moment
Peace in the present moment doesn’t come easily. It’s part of human nature to fixate on disappointments of the past, and if we’re honest, the self-talk can be brutal: “How...
Peace in the Present Moment
Peace in the present moment doesn’t come easily. It’s part of human nature to fixate on disappointments of the past, and if we’re honest, the self-talk can be brutal: “How...

Candlemas and the Glory of the Lord
On Candlemas, Catholics celebrate the Feast of the Presentation of Jesus and bless the candles that will be used in the Liturgy throughout the following year. Reflecting on the prophesy...
Candlemas and the Glory of the Lord
On Candlemas, Catholics celebrate the Feast of the Presentation of Jesus and bless the candles that will be used in the Liturgy throughout the following year. Reflecting on the prophesy...

Stand Up for Truth
Pontius Pilate knew Jesus was innocent, but he didn’t have the courage to stand up for truth. So, he allowed Jesus to be crucified. While literal crucifixions don’t happen today...
Stand Up for Truth
Pontius Pilate knew Jesus was innocent, but he didn’t have the courage to stand up for truth. So, he allowed Jesus to be crucified. While literal crucifixions don’t happen today...

“I Thirst": God’s Infinite Longing for Your Love
St. Mother Teresa's chapel was bare, austere, and simple, yet two simple words were written on the wall where a large crucifix hung: “I thirst.” What do you think these...
“I Thirst": God’s Infinite Longing for Your Love
St. Mother Teresa's chapel was bare, austere, and simple, yet two simple words were written on the wall where a large crucifix hung: “I thirst.” What do you think these...