On the apse wall in the basilica of the Immaculate Conception in Washington D.C. is a large mosaic of Christ seated in Judgment. People either love it or hate it. Some who hate it point out that the mosaic depicts a muscular, physically strong Christ. But Christ triumphed in weakness.Continue Reading
Our society is very concerned about being nice. So much so that in an effort to be ‘nice’ we are discouraged from saying anything that might offend another person. That includes many Christian Truths. And so our voices are silenced or at the very least muffled. Absolute Truth falls victimContinue Reading
In answer to a challenge from the Sadducees, Jesus speaks of the children of God found worthy to attain to the coming age and the resurrection of the dead “…for they are like angels.” Was Jesus saying we will become angels when we die? Many people think so. But in factContinue Reading
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In ancient Judea to be a tax collector was to be a sinner. A chief tax collector, like Zaccheus, was a chief sinner, as could be seen by his great wealth. This great wealth was achieved by collecting more in taxes than was due to the Roman government and pocketingContinue Reading
Saint Monica is one of the best examples we have of the power of consistent prayer and the way God answers those prayers. When her son Augustine came of age he told his mother that he had become a Manichean. Manichaeism was a pagan philosophical religion that directly contradicted Christianity.Continue Reading
© Lawrence Klimecki A “Save the date” flyer for a Pan de Vida Marriage Retreat to be held in April, hosted by the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary parish in SAcramento, CA..Continue Reading
In Jesus’ time there were a number of reasons an individual could be considered “unclean” and unable to act as a full member of the community. In all cases it was the responsibility of the priest to determine whether a person was “clean” and could once again take their placeContinue Reading
In 1571 Christian Europe was in chaos. The Protestant Reformation had broken the unity of the Church and the remaining Catholic kings fought amongst themselves for political advantage. In the midst of this confusion the Muslim empire of the Turks was once again threatening Europe. Their superior forces coupled withContinue Reading
In the story of Lazarus and the rich man, what sin did the rich man commit that condemned him? He wasn’t a thief, or a murderer, or even a liar. He appears to have been a good guy, wealthy, successful, with a large family whom he cared about. So whatContinue Reading