We recently celebrated the Solemnity of Pentecost with the Church. Have you ever heard someone refer to this day as ‘the Birthday of the Church’ and wondered why
Out of all the great nights that have ever happened since the beginning of humanity, surely this incredible night in history is a strong candidate for the best night ever ...
When a child is in the womb, the mother is literally all around. The child is safe and close, surrounded by all that the mother is. The child doesn’t have to seek the mother, go looking for her or do anything to earn the closeness that already is.
There’s no denying it, at some point you have made at least one of these ‘no-no’s’ at Mass. Or maybe your five for five – join the club! Just for fun, we’re looking at five awkward moments we all have at Mass.
On a wooden cross the Passover Lamb is lifted high, drawing all people to himself; “Behold, the lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world” his cousin 'the baptizer' had said. Lightbulbs go on.
It’s Thursday night in Jerusalem, 33AD. The prophet ‘Yeshua of Nazareth’ and his followers gather secretly in the upper room of a private home - the food is prepared - the Passover ceremony begins
There are two types of people in the world; some who read that title and go “Huh?” and others who go “Yes! Permission to annoy!” But that’s not what this post is about.
If I could choose having tapas (a variety of fun appetizers/snacks), over a full main meal, I would choose the small exotic bites of deliciousness every day. Why? Because I’m a snacker and I’m not ashamed to admit it!
