The presentation of our holy faith is often hobbled by a failure to demonstrate the organic unity of its constituent parts, a problem much lamented by Pope Francis, who has observed that Christianity is frequently reduced to a “disjointed . … [Read more...]
Circumcision and the Crucifixion
June 30, 2019 by Maggie Willson
When God Almighty called to that man Abram, inviting him to live in a covenant with the Lord, He asked Abram to do a very curious thing to himself, to his people, and to his descendants as a sign of that covenant: to circumcise the flesh of … [Read more...]
The Holy Cross: A real life “Mockingjay” for Catholics
March 24, 2014 by Dusty Gates
To me, the idea that ties the religious significance of this story together best is the “mockingjay.” I find in the image of the mockingjay a clear and resounding symbol of the Cross of Jesus Christ. The popular trilogy of novels turne … [Read more...]
The Providence of God and the Cross of Christ
October 9, 2013 by Daniel M. Garland, Jr.
When one examines the mystery of divine providence, and its relation to the cross of Christ from the viewpoint of wisdom, which is knowledge of divine things, he sees God’s wonderful plan of redemption for his creatures. Crucifixion is t … [Read more...]
Homily After the Boston Marathon Bombings
May 6, 2013 by Fr. Mark Yavarone, OMV
In a moment, the whole thing was changed into a secular Good Friday. A bloody, savage assault on the life of the innocent, complete with nails going through flesh after the bombs exploded. Once you’ve been a priest for a while, you st … [Read more...]
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