Mark 9:2-13 Jesus took Peter, James, and John and led them up a high mountain apart by themselves. And he was transfigured before them, and his clothes became dazzling white, such as no fuller on earth could bleach them. Then Elijah appeared to them along with Moses, and they were conversing with Jesus. Then PeterContinue reading “This Sunday’s Gospel: February 23, 2020”
Tag Archives: Eucharist
Why I Always Receive the Eucharist on My Tongue
Whoever eats my flesh and drinks my blood has eternal life, and I will raise him on the last day. For my flesh is true food, and my blood is true drink. John 6:54-55 An Article that Changed MeA few months ago, I read this article about why Catholics should receive the Eucharist on theContinue reading “Why I Always Receive the Eucharist on My Tongue”
The Sign of Peace
Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. John 14:27 One of my favorite parts of the Mass has always been the Sign of Peace. It’s probably because I like to be social, or because physical touch is my love language, but at it’s core, I think the beauty of the Sign ofContinue reading “The Sign of Peace”
Away in a Manger
And she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no guest room available for them. Luke 2:7 The Meaning of the MangerWe’re familiar with the Nativity story. Mary and Joseph found no room in the inn. She gave birth to theContinue reading “Away in a Manger”
Meditating on the Luminous Mysteries
The Luminous Mysteries are the ones that I mediate on the least often, but that doesn’t mean that I love them less than the others. The Luminous Mysteries of the rosary allow us to reflect on the events during which Jesus revealed his divinity. Instituted by St. Pope John Paul II, the Luminous Mysteries remindContinue reading “Meditating on the Luminous Mysteries”
Radiant with Joy 