This is a copy of what the first Bible printed in English in America looked like. This Bible was printed by the U.S. Congress in 1782. In the records it says that this Bible was, “A neat edition of the Holy Scriptures for the use of schools.” So the first Bible printed in America in English was printed by Congress for the use of our schools?
My friend, Brother Andy, sent the following video with these words: “Here is a video clip that I think is worth watching. It brings to mind the immensity of God’s creation, but more so, despite our place in this large universe, God still thought so much of us that he sent his only Son to redeem […]
My Aunt Karen sent me a beautiful email this week and said it was OK if I shared it with all of you; but first, some back-story…
Just like most people, I often struggle with my prayer life. It just seems like this should come more natural. After all, He’s GOD. Shouldn’t I want to just sit with Him more and more instead of worrying so much about my long to-do lists?
What fun it is to get to make this announcement today! The winner of four of Matthew’s albums (including a deluxe version of SOYL signed by Matthew) and an exclusive book highlighting the making of the album, featuring the stories, pictures, lyrics, etc. is…
Wait ’til you read the fun email I got last week about Matthew West, who I happen to loooove!!!
A couple weeks ago the Sunday Gospel reading at Mass really grabbed me. I’m going to copy it here, but if you’re like I was before I got into my faith more, scripture quotes might freak you out because you’re not sure you “get it” and it all still seems so foreign. Just stick with […]
(I’m re-posting this because my site was hacked last week and I don’t know if anyone saw this one!) It occurred to me this morning as I was reading the daily Mass readings (which I get on my iPhone!), that many of you may have been raised how I was, meaning you didn’t read the […]
Everyone likes a good story, you’ll like this one from Fr. James Martin’s Facebook page, and also a good video with him answering the question, “Who Cares About the Saints?”
Even if you’re still on the journey and don’t yet fully embrace the idea of God and prayer, I’ll bet there are times in your life that you wish you believed. Times that you could really use a little help from above. Everyone is either going through a tough time now, or will at some point in your life. Will you “act as if” you believe it all, just for a little while? There are many people out there who have big hearts and would like to pray for you if only you ask. God might surprise you, too.