4 Maccabees, Hebrews 11, Acts 22, Revelation 12. “But why the Maccabees?” asked St. Gregory Nazianzen in an Oration given during a celebration of the martyrs (Oration 15). He went on to answer an assumption in his own day that martyrs can only be called such if they die for Christ, and so the MaccabeesContinue reading "Light from the Readable Books 28: 4 Maccabees, God’s Reason, and the Passions"| Edith M. Humphrey
Most of the Readable Books that we have been studying are found in our section of the Old Testament where other “wisdom” books are found—Psalms, Proverbs, Solomon, and so on. Like the tales of Dan…| Edith M. Humphrey
How do we breakthrough the chaos into peaceful rest? By turning our gaze from chaos to the Lord.| Strength with Dignity
The Psalms is the book of the Bible that allows space for our feelings. And one of the feelings that we really need help with is the feeling of guilt. […] The post Feelings and Forgiveness appeared first on GGWO Church Baltimore.| GGWO Church Baltimore
The Three Acts of the Penitent for Confession Adapted from the Book, Overcoming the Evil Within: The Reality of Sin and the Transforming Power of God’s Grace and Mercy, […] The post The Three Acts of the Penitent for Confession appeared first on The Fathers of Mercy.| The Fathers of Mercy
After watching four episodes of Le Chevalier D’Eon, I felt intrigued enough about the characters to read about their historical antecedents. This desire overtook me in the middle of watching episode five, and I soon turned off the TV in favor of reading Wikipedia articles. That is not to say that Le Chevalier D’Eon’s mix […]| Medieval Otaku
“Bless me Father, for I have sinned. It’s been twenty minutes since my last confession.” This statement is likely to come from a scrupulous soul, or one who is swayed by fear of having sinned when in fact no sin has been committed. This condition might be seen by the confessor as quite odd, since […] The post Helping Out Those in Doubt appeared first on Homiletic & Pastoral Review.| Homiletic & Pastoral Review
Each time we recite and reflect upon the creed, we are brought further into its story and its story is brought further into us. We’re doing more than stating bare facts or reinforcing social bonds in the local congregation. We are responding to what God has said and done by saying “this faith is mine; this is my story.”| The Lutheran Witness
The former lead singer of the Christian rock band ‘The Newsboys,’ Michael Tait, is receiving...| Protestia
Sometimes I hear you whispering in my heart, “I take great delight in you.” It’s hard for me to receive this blessing, but … The post Feeling the Warmth of His Unconditional Love appeared first on Jesus Calling.| Jesus Calling
We all want to listen to God’s voice and message for us, but sometimes it gets a bit blurred as we don’t know where exactly or how to listen. This is where prayer comes in. Contents show 1. Prayer 2. Other Ways to Listen to God’s Voice 3. Useful Resources 4. Related Catholic Articles One […]| About Catholics
If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness (1 John 1:9). We have no idea how deeply damaging the unconfessed sin in our life is. But we also cannot imagine how powerful and wise God's forgiveness and cleansing will be. Stop Hidi| JustinHuffman.org | The Online Home of Pastor Justin Huffman
We all know that the Mercy and Grace of God exist, but sometimes it gets a bit difficult to understand these words and what exactly do they mean entirely. Let’s dive a bit deeper. Contents show 1. What’s God’s Mercy? 2. Praying For God’s Mercy 3. What Does God’s Grace Mean? 3.1. Sanctifying Grace Meaning […]| About Catholics
Almighty and most merciful Father, we have erred and strayed from thy ways like lost sheep. We have followed too much the devices and desires of our own hearts. We have offended against thy holy la…| A Collection of Prayers
We all get angry. As humans, it is in our nature to feel emotions, and one of these emotions is anger. Is anger sin? Is it bad for us? let’s find out.| About Catholics
There are many prayers that you can use before, during and after confession here is an explanation of several of these prayers.| About Catholics
After time spent in the confessional, a priest, in due time, will begin to recognize that the genesis of a great deal of suffering is due to sin.| The Catholic Gentleman
You have already asked what love is. Forgiveness is just as difficult. Learn to pity, and find, if not justification, then an explanation for the actions of those who have hurt you, and always put …| Orthodox in the District
Here are the 12 essential spiritual disciplines that will help strengthen your faith based on biblical instruction and the practices of Jesus.| Pro Preacher
The Greenhouse by Lisa Gluskin Stonestreet Bull City Press, 2014 ISBN: 978-1424318025 The Greenhouse is a chapbook of new motherhood. Lisa Gluskin Stonestreet explores what it means to grapple with…| TCJWW
Fr. Mike Schmitz's Ultimate Guide to Confession addresses all your questions about this sacrament and heals your relationship with God.| Ascension Press Media
I had been in bed for two days. I was simultaneously gripped with a pernicious anxiousness of undisclosed character while having no will to...| fatherofthefamily.blogspot.com
“Jesus wept.” Famously the shortest verse in the Authorised English version of the Bible (John 11:35), when Jesus weeps at the death of his friend Lazarus, this is actually slightly lo…| For the Wynn
