November 3
"If God were to make every grain of sand into a new world, all these innumerable spheres would not fill the immensity of heaven."
For Reflection:
Though heaven is incomprehensible to us living in the world, take time this week to ask the Lord to enlighten you to the immensity of our eternal inheritance.
After years of legal battles, the Christian owner of a t-shirt company who was sued by an LGBT activist group for not printing shirts promoting a pride festival, the Kentucky Supreme Court has ruled that the activists do not have the legal right to sue the establishment.
November 1
"But, as it is written, 'What no eye has seen, nor ear heard, nor the heart of man conceived, what God has prepared for those who love him...'"
-1 Corinthians 2:9
For Reflection:
What strikes you most about this passage from sacred scripture? Take time to ponder this heavenly reality.
Orthodox icon of All Saints (wikicommons)Commentary by Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Remember the days when Halloween meant flocks of children dressed as cowboys and princesses who actually did tricks on your doorstep in exchange for a treat? How did we get from that innocent celebration to the parade of ghouls, witches, and zombies that arrive on our porches today, impatiently grabbing candy out of the bowl as they rush off to the next stop?
October 31
Our Lady’s Rosary
Dear Mother, I bring Thee roses Because they are so sweet, But lilies, my favorite flowers I am placing at Thy feet. Accept with each Hail Mary A rose for Thy crown so bright, Please don't forget the lilies, The lilies so pure and white. Let them be a bond of love And understanding rare, And send a blessing from above In answer to my prayer. Loneliness would be unknown If more people came to Thee, With their trials and sorrows And said their Rosary. With each Hail Mary, they would find Their load much lighter grow, And in humility, kiss the cross In peace, would onward go. -Alice W. Sparks
For Reflection:
How has my load been made lighter this past month as I have prayed the Rosary? Am I willing to make the Rosary a daily prayer? Why or why not?
A federal judge has decided to partially reverse his decision to dismiss a lawsuit filed by Covington High School teen Nicholas Sandmann against the Washington Post and is now allowing the case to move forward on several counts.
I recently spoke at the Deliverance Ministry Workshop, hosted by the Missionaries of the New Evangelization in Castle Rock, Colorado, and was explaining why the very non-Christian version of the Day of the Dead featured in the Disney movie, Coco, was a non-starter for both kids and parents. Afterward, a Hispanic man schooled me on exactly why this this feast is okay when celebrated the Christian way.
Commentary by Susan Brinkmann, OCDSThe organization that claims to be fighting for women stooped to a new low last week when it hosted a “Bras and Brews” event in Texas to raise money for cancer research, an event that featured “bra pong” and a chance to meet “your favorite Planned Parenthood Texas Votes cuties.”
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