“When we know that the Spirit of God has shown up and begun working in us, there is an invitation to keep returning, keep discerning, and keep receiving.” – Fr. Derek Sakowski
His name will be Emmanuel: God with us (cf. Isa. 7:14; Matt. 1:23). If we understand the significance of this name Emmanuel, we will find it includes the
The Holy Bread of Eternal Life is a powerful and timely book by scholar Peter Kwasniewski that exalts the divine gift of the Blessed Sacrament, which can never be too much adored, too much loved, too much cared for, or too much sacrificed for.
In this chapter from his book, “Meditations for Advent,” Bishop Bossuet dwells on the significance of the term “Emmanuel” in relation to the birth of the child, Jesus.
How do we end a long-distance relationship with the Lord … and begin a closer one? Father Michael Najim discusses an all too common problem and provides some remedies for it.
How might one interpret Isaiah’s words to Ahaz “Ask for a sign” … and Ahaz’s response that he will not? Find out when St. Bernard of Clairvaux begins his explication of the prophecy that a virgin shall conceive, in another of his famous Advent homilies.
Dear Father John, You’ve written about focusing on the heart and what the Bible says in the Psalms “May He grant you your heart’s desire.”
