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Reading scripture in unity with Sacred Tradition and the teaching authority of the Church.
Key question: “How does this passage illuminate and cohere with the deposit of faith handed down through Sacred Tradition?”
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In our fast-paced, ever-changing world, ministry can often feel like steering a small boat through stormy seas. Just a few months ago, I sat with a local pastor, Sarah, whose church had been struggling to keep its doors open. She...
Dear Heavenly Father, As I pause to reflect on the nature of Faith in my life, I am drawn to the powerful words of 2 Corinthians 5:17, which proclaim that in Christ, I am a new creation; the old has...
Dear Heavenly Father, As I pause this morning to reflect on Digital Discipleship, I am struck by the profound wisdom of Proverbs 31:8-9, which calls us to speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves and to defend the...
Dear Heavenly Father, As I pause this evening, I am drawn to the profound words of 1 Timothy 6:10, where we are reminded that the love of money can lead to ruin and destruction. Lord, help me to see the...
Dear Heavenly Father, As I turn my heart towards you today, I am struck by the profound truth of John 14:6: “I am the way, the truth, and the life.” In this chaos of life, where uncertainty often reigns, help...
In the Roman Catholic tradition, we read Matthew 11:2-11 as a profound testimony to the identity of Jesus as the Messiah and the fulfillment of the Old Testament prophecy. This passage highlights the divine mission of Christ, who brings healing and liberation, signifying the in-breaking of God's kin
We read Ephesians 2:8-9 as a profound affirmation of God's gratuitous gift of grace, which is essential for our salvation. This passage underscores that grace is primary and is received through faith, yet it is not isolated from the transformative process of sanctification that occurs within the sac
We read Romans 8:28-39 within our tradition as a powerful affirmation of God's providence and the assurance of His love for us. This passage speaks to the certainty that nothing can separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus, which we interpret as deeply connected to the life of grace we recei
There’s a small bakery in our town run by a woman named Clara. Every morning, before the sun breaks the horizon, Clara kneads dough with a rhythm that seems to echo the heartbeat of her community. Her hands, calloused yet...
In the Roman Catholic Lens tradition, we read Revelation 21:1-8 as a profound revelation of God's eschatological plan for creation. This passage speaks to the consummation of salvation history where God inaugurates a new heaven and a new earth, signifying the ultimate renewal and perfection of creat
In the Roman Catholic tradition, we read 1 John 1:5-10 as a call to live in the light of Christ, who is the Light of the world. This passage emphasizes the necessity of acknowledging and confessing our sins to remain in communion with the Lord. Through the sacrament of Reconciliation, we are restore
Dear God of all nations and neighborhoods, When Peter wrote to scattered churches under Roman imperial pressure, he did not tell them to seize power. He told their leaders: do not lord it over those entrusted to you, but be...
A few years ago, I witnessed a profound moment of forgiveness at a small community center. There, in a humble room filled with worn chairs and a table decorated for a potluck, sat two men whose lives had collided in...
Dear Heavenly Father, As I pause today to contemplate the profound theme of Redemption in my life, I can’t help but be anchored by the wise words of Proverbs 3:5-6: “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean...
In the Roman Catholic tradition, we read John 1:14 as a profound affirmation of the Incarnation — the Word became flesh and dwelt among us. This verse is foundational to our understanding of the sacramental nature of reality, where the divine and the material are united. The Incarnation is not merel
We read Hebrews 12:1-2 as an exhortation to live our faith with perseverance, recognizing that we are surrounded by the 'great cloud of witnesses' — the saints in heaven who intercede for us. This passage calls us to lay aside every sin and embrace the life of grace, looking to Jesus, the 'pioneer a
We read John 5:10-18 as a profound testimony to the divinity of Christ and His authority over the Sabbath. The passage reveals Jesus's divine prerogative to heal and give life, asserting His equality with the Father, an essential truth within our Trinitarian doctrine. This text challenges us to see
We read Psalm 24:1-6 as a profound affirmation of God's sovereignty over all creation, a theme resonant with our sacramental worldview. The psalm's declaration that 'The earth is the Lord's and the fullness thereof' aligns with our belief that all creation mediates divine grace. The emphasis on puri
We read Romans 4:13-25 as an affirmation of the Catholic understanding of faith, grace, and the works of love. This passage emphasizes that Abraham's righteousness came through faith, yet within our tradition, this faith is not isolated; it must be alive, expressing itself through love and obedience
Dear Heavenly Father, As I pause in this sacred moment, I am drawn to the words of Galatians 5:22-23, where we are invited to embody the fruits of the Spirit: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control....
As I stand before you today, I am drawn to the profound wisdom found in Hebrews 11:1: "Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen." In the midst of our busy lives, we...
We read Colossians 1:15-20 as an exalted hymn of Christ's preeminence and centrality in creation and redemption. This passage underscores the Incarnation — the eternal Son of God becoming flesh, sanctifying creation, and establishing His Church. It reveals Christ as the 'firstborn of all creation' a
In a small town not far from here, there was a coffee shop called “Grace & Grind.” It was a beloved gathering spot where people would come not only for their morning brew but also for the warmth of community....
Dear Heavenly Father, As I ponder the intricate tapestry of Youth Culture and Faith in our world today, I am drawn to the profound words of Isaiah 58:6-7. Here, You challenge us not merely to perform rituals but to embody...