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Is 66:18-21; Heb 12:5-7, 11-13; Lk 13:22-30 “Strive to enter through the narrow gate.” We can infer a few things about salvation from these words of Jesus about the gate to salvation. Firstly, it is a great grace to find this gate, “For the gate is narrow and the way is hard that leads to […]
by bcadmin | Aug 12, 2022 | grace, News, Practicing Catholic, Sacraments | 0 |
When asked if someone could receive grace before receiving any sacraments, St. Prosper of Aquitaine in the fifth century answered “yes,” and based his response on the universal prayer in the Mass of Good Friday, which prays for the pope, the bishop and even those not united with the Church, said Father Tom Margevicius, director of worship for the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis.
Read Moreby bcadmin | Jul 7, 2022 | Featured, grace, News, peace, prayer life, Prayer Life & Liturgy, restless, restlessness, sin, Spiritual Life, Surrender & Strength, Virtue | 0 |
“Thou movest us to delight in praising Thee; for Thou hast formed us for Thyself, and our hearts are restless till they find rest in Thee” (St. Augustine, Confessions). I think most writers are naturally introspective and reflective. During my prayer …
Read Moreby bcadmin | Jun 30, 2022 | Featured, friendship, grace, Help, humilty, Living the Faith, News, pride, struggle, Surrender & Strength, Vulnerability | 0 |
Photo by Rémi Walle on Unsplash Shortly after I came into the Catholic Church, a friend and fellow parishioner shared an observation with me after Mass one morning. His thought had a profound effect on me: “Randy, I have noticed that you really enjoy …
Read Moreby bcadmin | Jun 5, 2022 | A Lamp Unto My Feet, Gospel, grace, Holy Spirit, Into the Deep, News, Pentecost, Sanctifying Grace, Scripture, witness | 0 |
Without the Holy Spirit, we would not come to new life in Christ. The Holy Spirit sets us apart for holiness, protects us, teaches us, forms us in wisdom and understanding, corrects and comforts us. “Nevertheless I tell you the truth: it is to your adv…
Read MoreENCOUNTERING THE WORD — YOUR DAILY BIBLE VERSES “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” (2 Corinthians 12:9) Print this entry
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Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen reminds us that “God never refuses grace to those who honestly ask for it”. In the book The Greatest Commandment, Archbishop Sheen highlights a few guideposts wherein he expounds upon our deep-seated need to love God and implore His mercy by developing a personal relationship with Him through Sacred Scripture and […]
by bcadmin | Apr 20, 2022 | Daily Verse, grace, News | 0 |
ENCOUNTERING THE WORD — YOUR DAILY BIBLE VERSES “Therefore gird up your minds, be sober, set your hope fully upon the grace that is coming to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ. ” (1 Peter 1:13) Print this entry
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by bcadmin | Mar 20, 2022 | Commentary, Faith, grace, lead, Lent, News, On Spirituality | 0 |
Actual grace is transient. We decide to obey or not, but once a decision is made, actual grace either fulfills its goal and bears spiritual fruit or it does not.
Read Moreby bcadmin | Mar 7, 2022 | Annulments, Canon Law, Father Matthew Northenscold, grace, Growth, Local News, Marriage bond, News | 0 |
Father Matthew Northenscold, 32, recently earned his licentiate in canon law in order to work at the archdiocese’s tribunal and rule on annulments for divorced Catholics.
Read Moreby bcadmin | Jan 24, 2022 | Featured, grace, News, Reversal process for chemical abortion, Serenity, Serenity and grace, U.S. & World News | 0 |
Serenity and grace are two things Kayla credits for saving the life of her new baby girl.
Read Moreby bcadmin | Jan 21, 2022 | Daily Quote, grace, Jesus Christ, News, Saints, St. Agnes of Rome, Virtue | 0 |
A Daily Quote to Inspire Your Catholic Faith “Christ has made my soul beautiful with the jewels of grace and virtue. I belong to Him whom the angels serve.” (Saint Agnes of Rome) The Memorial of Saint Agnes, Virgin and Martyr ( – 304) is January 21. Im…
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