HubCatholic.com : Faith

Category: Faith

There's some good in this world... and it's worth fighting for.

Samwise Gamgee is probably one of the most well-known and beloved of J.R.R. Tolkien's characters... or any character, for that matter. And sure, he isn't a Catholic saint. He isn't even real. Nevertheless, his words are crucial in our day and age, and in our journey with Christ.... (www.catholic365.com)

0

submitted by Catholic365

flag

Catholic Christmas Book-Giving Guide: Ten Picks for Your Holiday Shopping

I perused the books I've read this year and have come up with ten that would make excellent Christmas gifts!... (www.catholic365.com)

0

submitted by Catholic365

flag

What Would it Be like To Go To Church in 155 AD?

The Mass is so very familiar to Catholics, as it should be. It's our weekly celebration of the Lord's Day! Even those who do not attend on a regular basis assume they know exactly what the Mass is and would expect no surprises or interesting changes from week to week.... (www.catholic365.com)

0

submitted by Catholic365

flag

An "arduous journey" through and with the Sacred Heart of Jesus Christ

When one appears to seek the exultations of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus Christ, and receives an exhilarating vision of sanctity within that which will completely envelop the soul of oneself there will emerge within and without a sense of extreme fervor that only God can administer through Grace a... (www.catholic365.com)

0

submitted by Catholic365

flag

A craggy farmer once gave me an unsophisticated guideline for success that abounded with homespun wisdom: “Gumption,” he opined, “is partly grit and partly grin.” By “gumption” he meant willingness to grapple with a problem; “grit” implies determination in that effort. The “grin” is the anticipated ... (www.catholic365.com)

0

submitted by Catholic365

flag

Day 220 – The Baptism of Jesus

Two important points today. First, we learn why John is arrested and ultimately killed... (www.catholic365.com)

0

submitted by Catholic365

flag

Is your life lived through ‘The Light'?

Everybody asks different questions about their life. People wonder if they are living a fulfilled life. The meaning of life is not the same for all. Different cultures, different religions will have a bearing on the opinion of different people of what the real meaning of life is. Other people do not... (www.catholic365.com)

0

submitted by Catholic365

flag

What can you do to promote world peace? Go home and love your family.

In 1918, after more than ten million men and women had been killed in World War I, President Woodrow Wilson advocated the need for an international organization to preserve peace and settle disputes by arbitration rather than war. The Constitution of the League of Nations was drawn up. But the U.S. ... (www.catholic365.com)

0

submitted by Catholic365

flag

Take the 'Mary Challenge' This Advent

Mary...she's someone we all can learn from and have a relationship with. She is faithful, virtuous, humble, pure, unstained by sin, and possesses a servant’s heart. When I read the passages about Mary’s Immaculate Conception, I am completely struck by three of her shining characteristics... (www.catholic365.com)

0

submitted by Catholic365

flag

The Mighty Tree

Into the woods one day they went, to find and cut down a mighty tree, To what purpose would this giant serve, as they dragged it away to build.... (www.catholic365.com)

0

submitted by Catholic365

flag

One of the most heroic forms of trust is found in an unquestioning dependence on the Lord for material needs. Repeatedly this is reflected in the inspiring lives of saints committed to a spirit of poverty.... (www.catholic365.com)

0

submitted by Catholic365

flag

Day 219 – The Preaching of John the Baptist

Today we read Luke’s account of the preaching of John the Baptist. The first thing to take note of is the fact that Luke again takes great pains to establish when this is taking place.... (www.catholic365.com)

0

submitted by Catholic365

flag

Jesus... the friend of all

Jesus is the friend of all. I know what a great friend He is. He is a friend that only wants good for me. He is a friend who gives me happiness even when I face problems in life. Jesus is always next to me, to comfort me and to show me the Loving Father.... (www.catholic365.com)

0

submitted by Catholic365

flag

Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. It's not.

This same message of generosity and giving without counting the cost that Jesus gave to the multitude is one we hear each and every day. But are we willing to share our time, talent and treasure with the poor and needy, or do we think a “miracle” will occur and one person will miraculously appear an... (www.catholic365.com)

0

submitted by Catholic365

flag

Christmas Magic?

We are in the very earliest days of the Advent season, and I am hearing the notion of Christmas magic being espoused almost daily. Christmas and Holiday “magic” is an idea that seems to play on our emotions to elicit the feeling and sentiment of a supernatural spirit and force that lifts up the holi... (www.catholic365.com)

0

submitted by Catholic365

flag

Would You Play Poker With The Devil?

Would you play poker with the devil?... (www.catholic365.com)

0

submitted by Catholic365

flag

Everyday-the majority of people everywhere-get up, get going, and start their day. We all go in different directions. We may be just laborers in the fields, or the factories. We may be teachers, Doctors, parents, lawyers, nurses, police or fire personnel, EMTS, janitors, cooks, servers, the militar... (www.catholic365.com)

0

submitted by Catholic365

flag

There are countless people, not just gullible tourists, who are forever seeking the very best of everything that life has to offer. These unsettled souls never seem to experience peacefulness--which is a state of mind not to be confused with the peace described in the previous article.... (www.catholic365.com)

0

submitted by Catholic365

flag

Day 218 – The Finding of Jesus in the Temple

One of the things I always try to do when reading this passage is put myself in the shoes of Mary and Joseph and try to imagine exactly how they lost Jesus on a trip to Jerusalem.... (www.catholic365.com)

0

submitted by Catholic365

flag

Josie hated going to parties, though she often spent hours imagining what they would be like beforehand. This party, a fundraiser for her father’s high school alma mater, involved an actual meal with fancy china, long-stemmed glasses, and two forks.... (www.catholic365.com)

0

submitted by Catholic365

flag

Submit a Link »

Submit Text Post »

Copyright © HubCatholic.com | All Rights Reserved