The Guardian Angels Sing God’s Praise
An excerpt from "Praying the Psalms with the Early Christians."
A Meditation on Psalm 134. A short song of praise, this psalm may have been sung at a nighttime liturgy. Continue »
St. Bartholomew Feast Day
Reflecting on John 1: 45 - 51 and Bartholomew, an apostle
"Truly, truly, I say to you, you will see heaven opened, and the angels of God ascending and descending upon the Son of man." (John 1:51) Continue »
Embracing Mercy
Three Steps to Forgiving and Blessing Others
Step 1: Open Your Heart to the Lord. Choose a quiet place. You may want to be alone, or with your spouse, or with a close friend. Continue »
A Song of Praise
Psalm 145
The superscription calls this “a song of praise,” and no more description is needed. The Lord is praised for his power and glory, but even more for his love. Continue »
Rejoice in the Lord Always!
The Spirit wants to teach us how to sing the songs of the Lord–even when we don’t feel like it.
Imagine a young father coming home from work. As he walks up the driveway, his three-year-old son spots him through the front window of their home. Continue »
Seeing and Knowing Jesus
Pope Benedict XVI reflects on Matthew 16: 13-20
Today’s feast [Sts. Peter and Paul] offers me the opportunity to meditate once again on Peter’s confession, the decisive moment in the journey of the disciples with Jesus. The synoptic gospels have it take place in the district of Caesarea Philippi (see Matthew 16:13-20; Mark 8:27-30; Luke 9:18-22). Continue »