The Amateur Christian

María: Plenamente Viva

Al rezar esta oración de María, nos damos cuenta de lo que realmente es estar plenamente vivo, como una vidriera perfectamente limpia, que permite que la gloria del sol no solo brille a través de ella, sino que también revele la belleza y la gloria del vidrio mismo. Cuando Dios brilla a través de María, cuando Dios brilla a través de ti, ella es vista como la creación perfecta que es.

Overwhelmed

Elijah was so overwhelmed by the resistance to his ministry and its burden that he simply wanted to sleep and die. He knew depression. God reached out and fed him so that he had the strength to continue. In our lives, depression is real, but so is the help that is available - not least in the Bread of Life.

Comienza con el Posible

Las desalentadoras tareas a las que a menudo nos resistimos son en realidad sólo una serie de tareas más pequeñas, tareas que son eminentemente posibles.

Start With What's Possible

The seemingly impossible tasks in our lives are really just a series of smaller tasks - things that are possible. How do we feed five thousand? What do you have?

Loved, Chosen, Redeemed

Ordinary Fireworks

What offended the Nazarenes was Jesus’ ordinariness. How often do we demand “fireworks” from God so that He can get our attention. Is that really a good attitude toward the Almighty?

What Do You Want From Jesus?

We are very accustomed to asking and receiving things from Jesus. However, what is He asking from us? The woman in today’s gospel learns that healing is just the beginning of a saving relationship with Jesus.

Surviving or Thriving?

In the end, we are all perishing; are we truly living the life of faith that Jesus wants for us?

¿Sobrevivir o Prosperar?

Todos estamos mordiendo, pero estamos viviendo cómo Cristo quiere?

Why We Need a Year of the Eucharist

Two out of three Catholics don’t believe in the True Presence as the Church teaches. Why? How can the Year of the Eucharist help us recapture our wonder and awe?