How the Weakness of the Cross Makes Us Strong
“When I am weak, then I am strong”; “power made perfect in weakness.” Such verses are often cited as key to spiritual growth, but do we really understand what they are talking about? Can anyone ever...
View ArticleEncountering the Word — Philippians 2:1-11
A Daily Quote from Sacred Scripture “So if there is any encouragement in Christ, any incentive of love, any participation in the Spirit, any affection and sympathy, complete my joy by being of the same...
View ArticleCatholic Quote of the Day — from St. Paul of the Cross
“Oh cherished cross! Through thee my most bitter trials are replete with graces!” (St. Paul of the Cross) October 20 is the Optional Memorial of St. Paul of the Cross (A.D. 1694 – 1775). September 14...
View ArticleLift High the Cross
September 14th is the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross. Each year when it comes around, I remember when Sister Carol Marie lifted high the cross in faith. It was late summer in California. The...
View ArticleLift High the Cross
September 14 is the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross. Each year when it comes around, I remember when Sister Carol Marie lifted high the cross in faith. It was late summer in California. The...
View ArticleEncountering the Word — 1 Corinthians 1:18
“For the word of the cross is folly to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God.” (1 Corinthians 1:18) Please share on social media. Print this entry
View ArticleThe Crucifix’s Reminder
It’s not easy to be Christian in today’s world. It seems that those who treat their neighbors as stepping stones prosper, that those who seek pleasure have the most fun, and those who disregard even...
View ArticleThe Exaltation of the Holy Cross
Then Jesus told his disciples, “If any man would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me. For whoever would save his life will lose it, and whoever loses his life for my...
View ArticleDaily Catholic Quote from Thomas à Kempis on the Holy Cross
“In the Cross is salvation; in the Cross is life; in the Cross is protection against our enemies; in the Cross is infusion of heavenly sweetness; in the Cross is strength of mind; in the Cross is joy...
View ArticleThe Exaltation of the Holy Cross
Then Jesus told his disciples, “If any man would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me. For whoever would save his life will lose it, and whoever loses his life for my...
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