The purpose of baptism is primarily unity with Christ, and the symbols of the liturgy illustrate this purpose.
January 05, 2020 – Christianity as Encounter
“Being Christian is not the result of an ethical choice or a lofty idea, but the encounter with an event, a person, which gives life a new horizon and a decisive direction.” -Pope Benedict XVI
December 29, 2019 – God Our Father
For whatever reason, our relationship with God begins at the level of our relationship with our own fathers.
December 25, 2019 – Jesus v. The Force
The difference between worshiping Jesus and worshiping a generic world-spirit really does matter.
December 15, 2019 – The Heat of Hope
Faith is more like the coals than the flames of a fire. And these coals fuel our hope.
December 08, 2019 – To Desire His Coming
Regardless of whatever manifestation it takes, be it adventure or justice or peace or holiness, the desires of our hearts will be fulfilled by the Lord, partially now and perfectly on the last day. May that day come quickly! Come, Lord Jesus!
December 01, 2019 – Immersed in Advent
It may sound crazy, but immersing myself in Advent has had wonderful fruits.
