In this week’s blog, “how we pray” is the theme, focusing on The Sign of the Cross, which is one of the most ancient Christian ‘formulas’, reflecting the Trinity, contained already in the New Testament and in the writings of St. Paul. The Sign of the Cross is a physical shape that represents the very […]
Archives for April 2012
A 50 Cent Word by LeAnn Rogan
“How We Celebrate,” is the second section of the Catechism of the Catholic Church, and includes many teachings on how we worship — the liturgy, and the Eucharist, which is considered the source and summit of our Catholic faith. According to the CCC # 1073, “The liturgy is the summit toward which the activity of the Church is directed; it is also […]
Working on It by Les Stahl
Our blog series continues. We’ve now heard from Fr. Bob and several contributors on the four sections of the Catechism of the Catholic Church: “what we believe,” “how we worship,” “how we live,” and “how we pray.” Each week, we will focus on one of these sections — either with a personal witness story or some […]
Rejoice in His Goodness, Beauty & Truth
“Just as the sun’s rays in springtime cause the buds on the branches of the trees to sprout and open up, so the radiance that streams forth from Christ’s resurrection gives strength and meaning to every human hope, to every expectation, wish and plan. Hence the entire cosmos is rejoicing today, caught up in the […]
The Seven Last Words of Jesus
As we approach the celebration of Jesus’ resurrection, let’s take time to reflect on the last seven words of Jesus. These words are sources of humility and strength and can evoke deeper insight into the spirituality of the cross. Here are the seven last words of Jesus along with citations. 1) “Father, forgive them, for […]