September 18, 2020 | A Word to Enkindle, Fr. John Bayer
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.
August 11, 2020 | A Word to Enkindle, Fr. John Bayer
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.
August 3, 2020 | A Word to Enkindle, Fr. Thomas Esposito
We must be aware of the groundwork that Paul sets down for the abolition of any degrading differences among Christians.
June 21, 2020 | A Word to Enkindle, Fr. John Bayer
Let us pray to God to send his Spirit into our hearts, so that we can love with Jesus’ very own strength.
May 29, 2020 | A Word to Enkindle, Fr. Thomas Esposito
“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...
May 14, 2020 | A Word to Enkindle, Fr. John Bayer
“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...