Saint Francis of Assisi
2019-10-04
Commission for Saint Francis of Assisi. Commission an original work of art for a birthday, confirmation, Christmas or other special occasion, contact Deacon Lawrence here. Continue Reading
How Humility Glorifies God
2019-09-01
“Humility doesn’t mean that we should sit around and do nothing, it simply means that we should remember that we are not God” The Humility of a King King Canute was once ruler of England. The members of his court were continually full of flattery. “You are the greatest manContinue Reading
The Cost of Discipleship
2019-08-16
“it did not come without cost. Eleven of the twelve apostles were martyred. They were followed by countless others through the centuries” Saint Edmund Campion Sometime around the year 1578, a man presented himself to the rector of the English College in Rome. The man gave his credentials and lineage,Continue Reading
For A Christian, Failure Is Not An Option
2019-07-05
“It was apparent failures like these that ended up converting the entire Roman Empire to Christianity.” There are times when, despite our best efforts, we fail. Even though we know that our ministry is desperately needed, we are sometimes rejected. Jesus told us to work hard. He told us thereContinue Reading
Perseverance and the Gospel Plow
2019-06-28
“With my two hands on the plow, I don’t mind my journey now. Keep your hands on the plow, hold on.” – The Gospel Plow, traditional American folksong Along the way to Jerusalem, Jesus meets a man who promises to follow Him, after he first returns home to say goodbyeContinue Reading
This is Why We Should Want To Obey
2019-06-21
“Is the Lord to be obeyed in all things whatsoever He commands? … How much do we love Him? It is human nature, a little pride mixed with a little stubbornness, to want to know the reason behind a request before we comply with it. But God often asks usContinue Reading
What The Most Holy Trinity Tells Us About Ourselves
2019-06-14
The Holy Trinity, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, is one God but three persons. How can one God be three persons? Too often we ask the wrong question. Rather, we should ask, what does the dogma of the Trinity say about our purpose in life? Think back to the best timesContinue Reading
The Holy Spirit Finds What was Lost
2019-06-07
“The Holy Spirit works to bring all of humanity back to God. What was dispersed at the Tower of Babel is brought back together at Pentecost.” The Holy Spirit is revealed to us in many forms. At Pentecost the Spirit is wind and fire but it can also come toContinue Reading
This Is How We Praise God, Always
2019-05-31
“May we praise God always in word and deed.” Christ has ascended to heaven and is no longer visible to us. But He is still present through His Body the Church. He feels pain when the Church suffers. There are two seasons centered on the feast of the Resurrection ofContinue Reading
Finding Peace in the Storms of Life
2019-05-24
“When life’s storms become to much for us to bear, we turn to prayer and find our peace in Him.” As Jesus continues to prepare his followers for the time when He will no longer be visible, He imparts to us a great gift, peace. “Peace I leave with you,Continue Reading