Tag: earth
Father Kiesler’s Visitor
Father Kiesler was in the office reading a copy of The Spirit of the Liturgy by Joseph Ratzinger (Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI). His mother gave it to him when he visited her on Mother’s Day. He was greeted enthusiastically first by his younger sister, Katja and then, his mother who was beside herself with delight.… Read More Father Kiesler’s Visitor
Father Jörgensen’s Questionings
Yesterday morning, a friend asked me, “Why do Catholics pray to Mary when the Bible clearly teaches that one true mediator between God and humanity?” My quick reply was, “Yes, it’s true that we can go directly to Jesus during prayer but intercessory prayer through Mary as well as other saints such as St. Peter… Read More Father Jörgensen’s Questionings
The Face of Jesus
I remember how I felt when I gazed down into the little face of my newborn son over 13 years ago. No words can accurately describe the love which stirred inside me. I think of how Mary and wonder how she felt when she looked upon the face of Jesus. Did she see the face… Read More The Face of Jesus
Fear and Wisdom
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom – Psalm 111:10 What does it mean to “fear” the Lord? Does it mean to be terrified of Him? No. It means to be in reverence of Him (to have and show the utmost respect) and who wouldn’t be once they come to know Him? The psalmist actually gives us some… Read More Fear and Wisdom
Two Things About God
But the Lord is in His holy temple; the Lord still rules from heaven. He watches everything closely, examining everyone on earth (Psalm 11:4) There are two things about God which comfort me. The first is that He is in control. The second is, nothing happens without His knowledge.
Around We Go…
From an early age, Valentina Tereshkova developed an interest in parachute jumping which led to her selection as a cosmonaut and later to be trained for a special woman-in-space program. In 1963, Valentina became the first woman to travel into space and orbit the earth 48 times aboard Vostok 6. 50 Words This was written… Read More Around We Go…
From Up There
Astronaut Ellen Ochoa became the first Hispanic woman to go into space when she travelled there aboard the space shuttle, Discovery. From there, she enjoyed the vista of earth. This was written for the Weekend Writing Prompt by Sammi Cox. For instructions, click Here. Sources: Britannica; Encyclopedia
God Will Carry You
And I will still be carrying you when you are old. Your hair will turn gray, and I will still carry you. I made you, and I will carry you to safety – Isaiah 46:4, ERV How comforting and encouraging it is to know that God will still carry us when we are old. No matter… Read More God Will Carry You
A Righteous Judge
God is a righteous Judge. The Bible declares, “Let the heavens rejoice, and let the earth be glad; Let the sea roar, and all its fullness; Let the field be joyful, and all that is in it. Then all the trees of the woods will rejoice before the Lord. For He is coming, for He… Read More A Righteous Judge
Notes to Women 