It’s a well-known story, but what’s not as well known is that Epiphany wasn’t just for the sake of the Magi but for the sake of all humankind. It was at Epiphany that our Lord’s power and purpose were revealed beyond the Jews and to gentiles of every nation. That’s reason to rejoice!
The evil one wants us to obsess over the anxieties of daily life so that we stop trusting God. Once we lose our trust in God, nothing divine makes any sense anymore, And so, if we’re steeped n anxiety when the hour comes, we won’t be fully prepared to turn ourselves over to the Lord.
The only unfortunate thing about Kandra’s book is that it’s meant only for Advent 2018, which means it’s not an evergreen book and I could see myself using it year after year. On the other hand, the fact that it coincides exactly with current events and culture is what makes The Living Gospel: Daily Devotions for Advent 2018 the gem that it is!
we can and should give serious consideration to what happened at Lepanto, especially in the present time of trials in our Catholic Church. We are, it seems, the underdog in a battle against insurmountable odds. With the widespread devastation of sexual abuse and its cover up, it can feel as though we’ve outnumbered and under-equipped. We’re not.
Whether your day was tough or terrific, Mary is interested. Why not tell your Blessed Mother all about it?
It's the Hour of Mercy! Please join me in praying the Divine Mercy Chaplet.
It 's the hour of mercy. Please join me in praying the Chaplet of Divine Mercy.
