The Lord’s Prayer is a powerful spiritual tool that has fostered faith in the heart of believers since the time of Christ. This potent prayer, however, packs an added punch: it demands that we forgive one another as God forgives us.
Jesus teaches the disciples about the grace of the corporal works of mercy, revealing how these profound acts of service to those in need have eternal consequences for us all.
The Lord’s triumph over temptation heals the first sin of Adam and Eve, blazing a trail for us as we draw strength from Christ for perseverance and mercy.
Like the call of Levi, Jesus calls us to turn from our sins and follow the Lord. May Levi’s example inspire us to accept Christ’s invitation with joyful enthusiasm today.
Both the Gospel of Matthew and the prophet Isaiah refer to fasting. When this ancient spiritual practice is linked with spiritual fruitfulness, we grow closer to the Lord and one another.
Come, Holy Spirit! is a six week series of presentations on the Holy Spirit. This first presentation explores who is the Holy Spirit and how we understand the Spirit at work through salvation history. This 1st talk was given by Fr. Andrew at Cathedral of Christ the King in Superior, WI on February 23, 2023.
We begin the season of Lent by acknowledging our sins and admitting our faults. Rather than blame others or hide from our shortcomings, we place ashes on our foreheads as a sign and confession that we need Jesus to receive forgiveness and mercy.
Jesus uses a child to teach the disciples how to live with trusting simplicity. When we are tempted to seek positions of favor and power, we are directed instead to take the Lord’s hand and follow his lead.