Who do you say that Jesus is? We know the correct responses—Son of God, Messiah, Savior, Lord, Redeemer. But what do our lives tell people about Jesus? What difference does […]
Today we celebrate the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, a holy day of obligation. This is also a special feast of the Augustinians of the Assumption, […]
The Gospels take us along with the Apostles as they experience the ups and downs of following Jesus. Last Sunday, Peter, James, and John had a mountaintop experience during which […]
In Sunday’s Gospel of the Transfiguration, Peter says, “Lord, it is good that we are here.” He then suggests that he can build tents for Jesus, Moses, and Elijah. Peter […]
Vivir en Cristo is Bayard’s free Spanish-language daily-prayer app. It provides liturgical readings and a range of prayers and information to help guide and inspire the prayer life. This application […]
What is your personal treasure, your “pearl of great price”? What do you value above all other things? What would you give up everything for? I like to think that […]
It’s one of those mornings when I fight for every forward step. A fortunate few readers may have no idea what I’m talking about. Many others know all too well […]
This Hoosier farm girl appreciates Jesus’ analogies to seeds and plants. Whether or not we have a green thumb, many of us have tried our hand at nurturing houseplants, container […]
In Sunday’s Gospel, Jesus says, “[W]hoever does not take up his cross and follow after me is not worthy of me. Whoever finds his life will lose it, and whoever […]
