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It Is Written Keep alert, stand firm in your faith, be courageous, be strong. Let all that you do be done in love. —1 Corinthians 16:13-14 (NRSV) Every man needs a place to recharge. A spot to reflect, regroup, and, let’s be honest—escape for a little “man time.” That’s the idea behind the ever-popular “man cave.” It’s a space where men can be men, away from the pressures of the world. Sounds…

Life moves fast. We spend hours commuting to work, running errands, and traveling from place to place. But what if those everyday moments—behind the wheel, on a motorcycle, riding a bicycle through town, or even walking down the street—could become powerful opportunities for prayer? That’s what’s at the heart of Rolling Prayer. A Ministry in Motion The idea behind Rolling Prayer is simple:…

Most Catholics know that the Bible is central to our faith. But did you know that Sacred Tradition was part of the Church long before there was a Bible? In fact, Tradition has been around since the very beginning—first in Judaism, then in Christianity—guiding the faithful from generation to generation. And yet, many Catholics have heard from their Protestant friends that Sola Scriptura—Scripture…

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My people perish for want of knowledge! Since you have rejected knowledge, I will reject you from serving as my priest; Since you have forgotten the law of your God, I will also forget your children.” —Hosea 4:6 (NABRE) Introduction to the Book of Hosea The Book of Hosea, one of the twelve minor prophets in the Old Testament, is a powerful story of faithfulness and unfaithfulness. Written…

Meet us out on the Holy Highway as we pray for a world that is in great need of prayer.

Pray without ceasing. — 1 Thes 5:17 (NABRE) What if you really could pray without ceasing? And what if your friends were praying without ceasing too? And what if all of you were actually having fun together as you did it? Well, not only is it possible, but the opportunity awaits you right now! Let’s talk. BACKGROUND Rolling Prayer is a big part of the answer to the questions above. It is a…

We were sitting in our peaceful pasture imagining what a covered dish supper would be like when this strange idea occurred to us.

“It’s a crazy idea!” I thought, at first. But I continued to think about it anyway. I was in the north pasture at our little farm. We call it The Shabby. We had just brought Sea Gal back home from a long deployment at the beach. She sat boldly on the RV pad that we built about five years ago. It was good to have her home again. That’s when this crazy idea occurred to me. The Crazy Idea What…

And if Satan has risen up against himself and is divided, he cannot stand; that is the end of him. — Mk 3:26 Our Puzzle today is about the end of the beginning of Jesus’ ministry. Some have said it is actually “the end of Satan.” Whatever you want to call it, in this story, the relatives of Jesus have come to bring Him home, believing that he has lost his mind or worse yet — been possessed by…

Who was the good neighbor? It’s a question that still lurks in our culture today!

But a Samaritan while traveling came near him; and when he saw him, he was moved with pity. — Lk 10:33 (NRSV) Our Bible story today is about a man who was beaten and robbed by bandits. As he lay on the street badly injured, most of the good people in town passed him by. To them, he was invisible. But a Samaritan man, an outcast from society, saw him and stopped to help. DIRECTIONS You can…

And if Satan has risen up against himself and is divided, he cannot stand; that is the end of him. — Mk 3:26 Our Puzzle today is about the end of the beginning of Jesus’ ministry. Some have said it is actually “the end of Satan.” Whatever you want to call it, in this story, the relatives of Jesus have come to bring Him home, believing that he has lost his mind or worse yet — been possessed by…

But a Samaritan while traveling came near him; and when he saw him, he was moved with pity. — Lk 10:33 (NRSV) Our Bible story today is about a man who was beaten and robbed by bandits. As he laid on the street badly injured, most of the good people in town passed him by as if he was invisible. But a Samaritan man, an outcast from society, saw him and stopped to help. DIRECTIONS You can find…

But a Samaritan while traveling came near him; and when he saw him, he was moved with pity. — Lk 10:33 (NRSV) Our Bible story today is about a man who was beaten and robbed by bandits. As he laid on the street badly injured, most of the good people in town passed him by as if he was invisible. But a Samaritan man, an outcast from society, saw him stopped to help. DIRECTIONS You can find out…

So I saw that there is nothing better than that all should enjoy their work, for that is their lot; who can bring them to see what will be after them? — Eccl 3:22 BACKGROUND “Yikes! It’s Monday again!” ”Taco Tuesday, baby! This week is moving on!” ”Hump Wednesday. We’re halfway to the weekend!” ”T.G.I.F. Thank God it’s Friday!” The world really is a lot like that. Many people actually wish…

As God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience. Bear with one another and, if anyone has a complaint against another, forgive each other; just as the Lord has forgiven you, so you also must forgive. — Col 3:12-13 Our cartoon today is a picture of what appears to be an old, dilapidated mansion. There’s nothing funny about it;…