A Word to Enkindle

A Word to Enkindle, October 01, 2020

Among the treasures contained in our monastic hours of prayer, none is more precious to me than Compline, also known as Night Prayer.

A Word to Enkindle, September 18, 2020

Ready for election season? As we discern our candidates, I suggest reading the USCCB’s document Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship. In the meantime, here I try to promote unity in the Church and in our country by offering a meditation that, I hope, will humble us all and thereby draw us closer together.

A Word to Enkindle, August 11, 2020

I just read a fantastic book about faith and science: Christopher Baglow, Faith, Science and Reason: Theology on the Cutting Edge. I highly recommend it to every teacher and catechist, or to anyone interested in the topic.

A Word to Enkindle, August 03, 2020

We must be aware of the groundwork that Paul sets down for the abolition of any degrading differences among Christians.

A Word to Enkindle, June 21, 2020

Let us pray to God to send his Spirit into our hearts, so that we can love with Jesus’ very own strength.

A Word to Enkindle, May 29, 2020

“What is a Paraclete anyway?”  by Fr. Thomas for Texas Catholic. The modern Greek word for “Thank you,” eucharisto, immediately calls to our Christian minds the gift of Christ’s body and blood, commemorated in our Eucharistic liturgy. The proper response to eucharisto today might not be as recognizable, but it is equally rich in theological […]

A Word to Enkindle, May 14, 2020

“Healing by Contrition” by Fr. John for The Texas Catholic. As the diocese develops its response to the pandemic, I think we’re all very excited to get back to celebrating the sacraments! On the diocesan website, there is a decree published by Bishop Burns on April 30 outlining his plan to open churches incrementally. Right […]

A Word to Enkindle, May 07, 2020

“Dante and the dark wood of quarantine”  by Fr. Thomas for Texas Catholic. Sheltering in place might not look much like a dark wood, but my time in quarantine has brought Dante to the forefront of my mind. I have long been awed by the brilliance of his “Divine Comedy,” the indescribably beautiful rhythm and […]

A Word to Enkindle, May 05, 2020

“Unanswered prayers” by Fr. John for The Texas Catholic. In these trying times of a pandemic, many people are expressing a beautiful desire to pray — to pray for protection from the coronavirus, for fast and full recoveries, for economic stability, for fruitful occupation in isolation, for peace at home and in our nation, for […]

A Word to Enkindle, April 22, 2020

Immense graces are to be found in imitation of our solitary Lord’s fellowship with his disciples.