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Encountering Scripture

My first exposure to Mark Hart was when our youth ministry and director of religious education (who I’ll just call “Kelly” for short) started talking about him a few years ago. I first saw Mark Hart in action last year during our summer Confirmation Boot Camp (which I co-teach), when …

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A Delightful Walk Toward Eternity

Have you ever found yourself longing to read the Bible more, or maybe wanting to read it better? Do you find yourself stammering out a Bible verse but unable to cite where it came from, maybe even not quite sure what it really means? Are you unable to attend local Bible studies, …

The Bible Tells Me So

The Bible Tells Me So

Centuries ago St. Jerome wrote, “Ignorance of Scripture is Ignorance of Christ.” And since Vatican 2, the Church has explicitly emphasized Bible literacy. The Church is right: there is no substitute for a Catholic faith that is firmly grounded in Scripture.  Not just a Bible story here, a verse or …

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Daily Readings Reflection for 2/24/11

Scripture: Lectionary 344: Sirach 5:1-8. Psalm 1:1-2,3.4.6. Mark 9:41-50 Today’s Readings Our Evangelists are saints who have been inspired by the Holy Spirit to write about the words and deeds of Jesus.  They used their natural talents and creativity to start this new genre in the area of word media. …

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Book Review: The Bible’s Best Love Stories by Allan F. Wright

The Bible’s Best Love Stories by Allan F. Wright Cincinnati: St. Anthony Messenger Press Reviewed by Patrice Fagnant-MacArthur http://spiritualwomanthoughts.blogspot.com When one mentions love stories, I’d be willing to bet that the first thing that comes to mind is not the Bible. One tends to think of romantic movies or novels. …

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Reading the Old Testament: A Must! by Ebeth Weidner

How many lessons can we learn from reading of the men and women who followed God’s plan with courage, faith, and determination in the Old Testament? Who will touch you through the pages of the Pentateuch, the first five books of the Bible (Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy)? Homeschooling …

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Equipping Catholics Offers Online Catholic Bible Study

Today’s guest article is submitted by Rich Maffeo of www.equippingcatholics.blogspot.com. Father Pedro Arrupe, SJ, wrote: “Nothing is more practical than falling in love in a quite absolute, final way. What you are in love, with what seizes your imagination, will affect everything. It will decide what will get you out …

Study the Bible with Father Mitch Pacwa

Our good friend Maureen Wittmann contacted me this week to help spread the word about an exciting new opportunity through Homeschool Connections.  Their newest venture, Aquinas Connections, is now offering resources for adults to learn and grow in their faith.  The first course entitled “Jesus’ Journey to Jerusalem in St. …

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Great New Book – Our Jewish Roots

Congratulations to my dear friend Cheryl Dickow, founder of Bezaelel Books, on the release of her newest book Our Jewish Roots: A Catholic Woman’s Guide to Fulfillment Today by Connecting with her Past. I have been a fan of Cheryl’s writing for years and had the tremendous honor of writing …

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