1. Restore Christmas Make your Christmas about Christ himself, the King of Kings. Put a nativity scene in a prominent place in your home. Meditate briefly in front of it – even for a few moments – daily. Say Merry Christmas as often as possible (You may add, happy holidays too). Gift Christmas cardsContinue reading “What Baby Jesus Wants for Christmas: 7 Simple Things”
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Our Lady of Guadalupe: 4 Lessons
Five centuries ago, Mary, the mother of Christ appeared to an indigenous peasant in Mexico, namely St. Juan Diego. She appeared wearing the local indigenous dress for young mothers and virgins. She spoke in Juan Diego’s indigenous language. She asked that a Church dedicated to her, be built. That Church was eventually built and remainsContinue reading “Our Lady of Guadalupe: 4 Lessons”
Advent: 4 Weeks to a New You*
This Advent, take the following steps to fully prepare for the feast of the coming of Christ: Christmas as well as his coming at the end of time. Stop and think about Christ a few times a day. Perhaps while you stop at the traffic light. Avoid being taken up by shopping and too manyContinue reading “Advent: 4 Weeks to a New You*”
Deep into the Feast of the Immaculate Conception: 5 Easy Steps
Mary the mother of Jesus is the Immaculate Conception. She is called the Immaculate Conception because Jesus renewed creation by reinstating himself as the new Adam and Mary as the new Eve. To be better than the original Adam and Eve, they both had to be without sin and obedient to God – from theContinue reading “Deep into the Feast of the Immaculate Conception: 5 Easy Steps”
Christ the King: Make the Most of this Feast in 7 Tips
This week, we celebrate the feast of Christ as King of the whole universe. Here are some facts about the Kingship of Christ. Contemplate one for each day of the week beginning with today. Realize that the enemies of Christ are losers. Christ is King of Kings. One who rules empires, Rev 1: 5. ThisContinue reading “Christ the King: Make the Most of this Feast in 7 Tips”
Leaving the Catholic Church: 10 Considerations
Here are some common reasons why people leave the Catholic Church and some reasons to stay, based on Christ’s teachings. The idea that religion is the thing of the past is mostly popular in relatively wealthy countries. Why are poorer countries still entering the Church? The answer is not because they are too poor toContinue reading “Leaving the Catholic Church: 10 Considerations”
Make the Most of November: 7 Tips
November is the month in which the Church historically celebrates all Saints (Canonized or not) and remembers all Souls who have departed this world. In particular, we remember and pray for Souls in purgatory,* who are waiting with deep (and painful) yearning to complete their purification so they can enter heaven. Here are some waysContinue reading “Make the Most of November: 7 Tips”
Abortion: Forgiveness & Other (Often-Ignored) Points in the Debate
Guided by Christ, the Catholic Church is pro-life. In other words, the Church does not support abortion. However, in the often-heated debate on this topic, here are some points that are often missed and which Catholic Christians should try to highlight with compassion: love, mercy, prayer and concrete support We must preach about the mercyContinue reading “Abortion: Forgiveness & Other (Often-Ignored) Points in the Debate”
7 Things About St Joseph, The Foster Father of Jesus
The year 2021 is the Year of St. Joseph. Here are some things that stand out about this Holy man. There is evidence from the genealogy of Jesus that St. Joseph himself was adopted. This shows that St. Joseph likely understood how to welcome Jesus as his adopted son. We learn that God permits certainContinue reading “7 Things About St Joseph, The Foster Father of Jesus”
8 Christian Responses to Racism
1. Ask yourself: Is this a situation that the law can help? It is important to know whether the discrimination at issue is one where the law normally protects you. For instance, a refusal to admit you into a particular school based solely on your race or ethnicity in a country where discrimination based onContinue reading “8 Christian Responses to Racism”