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Posted December 1, 20231 Comment doctrine

The Gift of Faith

Do you struggle with faith? Me too. Maybe, like me, you sometimes find yourself praying, “I do believe, help my unbelief!”[i] This seems not uncommon for a person of faith. … Continue Reading The Gift of Faith

wearing a loose mask with a respiratory condition

Posted September 17, 20203 Comments doctrine

Beneath the Sacramental Veil

Something happened to me while I was wearing my mask at Mass this past Sunday. First, I would just like to state that, through this particular reflection, it’s not my … Continue Reading Beneath the Sacramental Veil

Posted July 24, 20202 Comments in the world

Living in the Light

I have attended the same parish church since I was baptized in its sanctuary. Sadly, because of the Covid 19 pandemic and my own severe vulnerability, I have not physically … Continue Reading Living in the Light

Church, row, worship, congregation, Catholics, pews

Posted March 25, 20192 Comments in the world

Photo Challenge: The Rows of Creation

A bonus post: my entry for Travel with Intent’s One Word Sunday photo challenge. This week’s theme word: row. I’ve been thinking a lot about Creation lately, and it seems that everything … Continue Reading Photo Challenge: The Rows of Creation

Mass, silence, Church, Divine Presence, Eucharist

Posted March 21, 20193 Comments liturgy

And the Child Cries

This happened in my local church, a couple of Sundays ago. The small child began to fuss noisily in the pews just as the Consecration was about to begin. “Oh … Continue Reading And the Child Cries

Church of the Savior on the Spilled Blood, Resurrection of Christ, architecture, Russia, St. Petersburg

Posted February 21, 20194 Comments doctrine

Always and Everywhere

My poor classmates. Before writing my final assignment for the online course I’m taking on ecclesiology, I decided to write a kind of summation of what I had learned. Then, … Continue Reading Always and Everywhere

Humanity, humankind, people, celebration, life

Posted February 17, 20192 Comments doctrine

To the Rescue

I’m physically drained this week, so not only is my assignment for my online class late, but it is also a little cheap. And since my recent posts have been … Continue Reading To the Rescue

hands, heart, church, community, gift, family

Posted February 9, 20193 Comments doctrine

The Best Gifts

I’ve never been such a lousy student. I’m skating through an online enrichment course that I’m taking, just doing the bare minimum of reading and participation required. Is this how … Continue Reading The Best Gifts

Posted June 29, 20174 Comments biographical

Unknowing Worship

You have heard scientists extol the wonders of the cosmos, passionate about the laws of physics and discovered workings of bodies and the universe. You have seen artists, brilliant in … Continue Reading Unknowing Worship

fire, Holy Spirit, Pentecost, piety, flame

Posted June 8, 2014 biographical

Come On Baby, Light My Fire

Pentecost, for Christians, is when we celebrate the Holy Spirit coming down upon the Apostles — it is also referred to as the birthday of the Church. Like Fr. Finnigan said … Continue Reading Come On Baby, Light My Fire

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