Although the terms are not used much these days the Church has been traditionally divided into three parts. The Church Triumphant refers to the souls in Heaven; they have triumphed over sin and wickedness and enjoy the beatific vision that is God. They have won the fight. The Church SufferingContinue Reading
The Phoenix, from The Book of Beasts: The phoenix is a bird of Arabia and is unique in all the world. It lives for more than 500 years, acquiring knowledge of all things. When it feels its age coming upon it, the phoenix builds a nest for itself of frankincenseContinue Reading
It was a mother’s love that brought the Canaanite woman to the feet of Jesus crying, “Lord, Son of David, Have pity on me.” Risking ridicule and humiliation, all for the love of her daughter, she asked Jesus to heal her child. And Jesus refused her, three times. Was itContinue Reading
Sometimes in our rush to admire saintly people we forget the circumstances of their life that brought them to holiness. Ignatius of Loyola is a great example. Before he became a hermit, a priest, a theologian, and the first Superior-General of the Society of Jesus (which he founded), he wasContinue Reading
Today’s Gospel is a beautiful parable about staying true to God while surrounded by a world that seems to give Him little thought. The storm tossed boat is an image of life, the life of the Church on the storms of history and the life of every Christian as heContinue Reading
To Be a Christian, to be Catholic, is to be part of a community, part of the Body of Christ. God works through us. The miracle of feeding the multitudes only occurred through the obedience of the disciples. God wants us all to be active members of His body. RememberContinue Reading
Evil permeates our culture. Its existence is deeply rooted in our awareness of the world around us. The personification of evil is a constant figure in our stories whether we tell them around a campfire or experience them in big-budget pyrotechnic movies. Evil is always there working against us, usingContinue Reading
“A man named Shimei… cursing as he came… threw stones at David and all the king’s officers.” 2Samuel 16:5-6 One of King David’s soldiers offered to go and deal with Shimei but David stopped him saying. “What business is it of mine or yours? …Suppose the Lord has told himContinue Reading
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 14, 2014 – Sacramento, CA. The work of internationally acclaimed artist Deacon Lawrence Klimecki is showcased in the national exhibit “God’s Love Portrayed in Art” sponsored by the Contemporary Religious Artists Association. Two of Deacon Lawrence’s original works, “Lily of the Mohawks,” and “Heart Aflame” areContinue Reading
God made us stewards of the world. But, as Saint Paul tells us, all of creation was affected by man’s fall and has a part in man’s redemption. God reveals Himself to us in His created world. We can learn much about Him by contemplating His creation. The natural world,Continue Reading