On Dec. 14, the Samuel S. Lawrence Chapter Order of DeMolay in Marietta attended the Greater Atlanta Knights Templar ...
An Advent wreath is circular and symbolizes everlasting life and unending love. The arrangement is used to put our attention on the meaning of Christmas. The candles, in particular, put our focus on ...
This week’s Gospel from John offers this simple, matter-of-fact statement from Jesus: “My sheep hear my voice.” That idea of hearing also crops up in the first reading, from Acts, which reminds us how ...
If asked to choose my favorite Bible passages, Psalm 23 would start my list. Through the years, I heard the psalm while growing up in church. But those six verses have spoken to... If asked to choose ...
I want to share a topic that’s critical to our faith walk − the transformative power of God's Word. Charles Spurgeon said, “A Bible that’s falling apart usually belongs to someone who isn’t.” What a ...
Opened Bible next to a cup of coffee and open window letting in morning light With all of the pressures, temptations and anxiety each day holds, we need a positive way to gear up before we even wake ...
Sunday, April 21, is the Fourth Sunday of Easter. Mass readings: Acts 4:8-12; Psalm 118:1, 8-9, 21-23, 26, 28, 29; 1 John 3:1-2; John 10:11-18. On this Fourth Sunday of Easter, we turn a corner of ...