Practical ways to live counter-cultural humility: 1. Do not let anyone know about something good you did. - You can't look for praise from others. Only God. 2. Do not make excuses. - Even when you have a perfectly legitimate … [Read more...]
St. Josemaria’s 17 Signs of a Lack of Humility
August 21, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Below is an excerpt from St. Josemaria's writings: Allow me to remind you that among other evident signs of a lack of humility are: Thinking that what you do or say is better than what others do or say Always wanting to get your own … [Read more...]
Forming Intentional Disciples by Sherry Weddell
August 20, 2014 by Leave a Comment
The Facts: Only 30% of Americans who were raised Catholic are still "practicing" - meaning they attend Mass at least once a month. Only 15% are at Mass on a given weekend. Nearly 4 times as many adults have left the Catholic Church as have … [Read more...]
Gospel of Matthew – Overview
August 20, 2014 by Leave a Comment
From Peter Kreeft's You Can Understand the Bible: Matthew's Gospel is the first book of the New Testament, not because it was written first - some of Paul's epistles take that honour - but because it's the bridge between the Old and New … [Read more...]
The Gospels – Overview
August 20, 2014 by Leave a Comment
From Peter Kreeft's You Can Understand the Bible: The word gospel is a modernization of the Old English gospell (or God-spell), meaning "good news." The original Greek word is eu-angellos (Latin, evangelium) meaning "good message." The … [Read more...]
Book of Revelations Overview
August 18, 2014 by Leave a Comment
From Peter Kreeft's You Can Understand the Bible: The Book of Revelation, or the Apocalypse, the only prophetic book in the New Testament, is surely the strangest and hardest to interpret of all the books of the Bible. It is a visionary, highly … [Read more...]
Jude Overview
August 17, 2014 by Leave a Comment
From Peter Kreeft's You Can Understand the Bible:Jude was the "brother of James" (v.1) who was Jesus' "brother", that is, his cousin (Mk 6:3, Mt 13:55). This makes Jude one of Jesus' relatives too. These relatives did not believe in Jesus until after … [Read more...]
The Letters of John Overview
August 15, 2014 by Leave a Comment
From Peter Kreeft's You Can Understand the Bible: First John - Sharing God's Very Life Profound, yet simple letter addressed to his spiritual children written by the Apostle John in his old age. One of John's purposes is to combat … [Read more...]
Letter of Peter Overview
August 14, 2014 by Leave a Comment
From Peter Kreeft's You Can Understand the Bible:Peter's two letters are full of sound advice and exhortations for daily Christian living. Peter's letters, like James', are practical.Peter had taken the centre of Church authority to the centre of the … [Read more...]
Fr. Bill Casey – Spiritual Combat Talks
August 13, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Fr. Casey - Talk 1 - We are in Battle! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OlpTFUqOkj0 Fr. Casey - Talk 2 - The Devil: Liar and Murderer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b7SE5FjauCk Fr. Casey - Talk 3 - Spiritual Battle of our … [Read more...]
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