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Hidden Meaning of the Loaves and the Fishes
Finding the hidden meanings. Unraveling mysteries. Deciphering symbols. The thrill inherent in all this is partly why Dan Brown’s book,…
Monthly Archives: July, 2015
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St. Christina, Virgin and Martyr
ST. CHRISTINA was the daughter of a rich and powerful magistrate named Urbain. Her father, who was deep in the…
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St. Sharbel Makhluf
St. Sharbel Makhluf (1828-1898). Ordained in Lebanon in 1862, he lived as a hermit from 1875 until his death. His…
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Poem: “Morning Sigh”
Morning Sigh A sigh of longing A sigh of love A sigh bidding to my side The Lord above. Breathe…
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From Your Fellow Pilgrim
I have a confession to make: Even though I know that at my age (54), I’m likely on the downhill…
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St. Apollinaris
ST. APOLLINARIS was the first Bishop of Ravenna; he sat twenty years, and was crowned with martyrdom in the reign…
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Reflections for Sunday, July 26, 2015
Meditation and Questions for Reflection or Group Discussion Mass Readings: 1st Reading 2 Kings 4:42-44 2nd Reading: Ephesians 4:1-6 Responsorial:…
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In Shadow of War, Syrian Christians are Trying to Rebuild Their Lives
By Oliver Maksan HOMS, Syria—Bright colors set off the sullen grey of destruction: children and young people have painted one…
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St. Mary Magdalen
Of the earlier life of Mary Magdalen we know only that she was “a woman who was a sinner.” From…
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Missionary Bishop Uncovered and Shelved; Report on Him Shelved and Uncovered
Parishioners at North American Martyrs Parish in Seattle have friends in high places—in more than one sense. To be sure,…