Monthly Archives: July 2013

Radiate Christ

Posted on July 31, 2013 by Michael

Christ calls us, not only to follow him, but to also radiate Him from within to others.  “As Moses came down from Mount Sinai … the skin of his face had become radiant while he conversed with the Lord” (Exodus … Continue reading →

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Mary the Sister of Lazarus

Posted on July 29, 2013 by Michael

We learn of Lazarus’ sisters Martha and Mary in the Gospels of Luke and John. In Luke we learn that it is Martha who receives Jesus into their house and who serves Him.   Mary is given little prominence, and described … Continue reading →

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Christ Crucified

Posted on July 28, 2013 by Michael

When viewing an image of Christ crucified, the physical sufferings of Christ are evident.  He is typically portrayed in agony.  His body physically distorted.  His wounds gruesomely depicted in great detail.   Commentaries have described the brutality of His crucifixion in … Continue reading →

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As Wise as Pigeons: Lessons Never Learned | Crisis Magazine

Posted on July 26, 2013 by Michael

Follow this link to another great essay by Professor Anthony Esolen: As Wise as Pigeons: Lessons Never Learned | Crisis Magazine.  In his essasy, Professor Esolen covers many issues facing society and the Church. I hope you also find it a … Continue reading →

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The Hallow Effect

Posted on July 24, 2013 by Michael

The hallow effect is a marketing phenomenon that I believe can benefit the spiritual life.  So, what is the “hallow effect?”   It is best understood though an example.  A shampoo is typically tested marketed containing difference fragrances to determine which … Continue reading →

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Desire in Prayer

Posted on July 23, 2013 by Michael

Our heart’s desires are released in prayer.  How are the desires of our heart expressed?  Are they expressed in a multitude of words?  Are they expressed as desires for earthly treasures?  Or, is the desire of our heart expressed as … Continue reading →

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Leave Us Alone. Let Us Serve the Egyptians.

Posted on July 22, 2013 by Michael

In today’s reading we heard the Israelites complaint to Moses: “Why did you do this to us?  Why did you bring us out of Egypt? Did we not tell you this in Egypt, when we said, ‘Leave us alone.  Let … Continue reading →

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The Sign of the Cross

Posted on July 20, 2013 by Michael

The sign of the cross, one of our most profound and simplest forms of prayer, is falling out of favor among many Catholics.  It is ancient prayer, dating back to the earliest years of our faith.  Tertullian (De cor. Mil. … Continue reading →

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To Walk with Those Who Walked Before

Posted on July 18, 2013 by Michael

As a child I would ask God why He chose to have me live in such an uneventful period of salvation history.  I yearned to have lived in the times of Jesus.  Or, at least to have lived during the … Continue reading →

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I Drew Him Out of the Water

Posted on July 17, 2013 by Michael

When the child grew, she brought him to Pharaoh’s daughter, who adopted him as her son and called him Moses, for she said, “I drew him out of the water.” (Exodus 2:10) Pharaoh feared the Hebrews.  He had Hebrew baby boys … Continue reading →

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