This week I am running a special second giveaway. Ignatius Press is the sponsor of this giveaway. One lucky winner will receive a copy of Abraham Father of Faith and Works, the latest release in the Footprints of God DVD Series hosted by Steve Ray. (you can listen to my podcast interview with Steve Ray here). I use Rafflecopter to run my giveaways which makes it simple for you and me! Enter below. The contest starts at midnight tonight EST and will end 12... Read more
The Open Book Podcast Episode 005 Podcast: Download (Duration 29:31– 27 MB) This episode’s guest Steve Ray and I discuss his DVD series The Footprints of God and the latest release Abraham:Father of Faith and Works. Links Mentioned in this Episode: Steve Ray’s website www.catholicconvert.com Purchase a copy of Abraham:Father of Faith and Works at www.steveraysstore.com Visit the publisher Ignatius Press at www.ignatius.com Music for this episode provided courtesy of Sam Rocha from his album Late to Love. The intro song is Genesis Time, and the... Read more
Imitate Mary’s modesty St. Ambrose holds up Mary as an example of modesty. She spent her time alone with Scripture, and instead of being proud to be chosen by God she became even more humble. When the angel entered, Mary was found at home in privacy, without a companion, so that no one might interrupt her attention or disturb her. She did not desire any women as companions, because she had the companionship of good thoughts. In fact, she seemed... Read more
Learn from Mary how to live God sees us on the inside, but the outside is all other people can judge. The way we present ourselves should convey an image of the soul inside. As St. Ambrose tells us, there is no better example to follow than the Virgin Mary. The first thing that inspires enthusiasm in learning is the greatness of the teacher. Who is greater than the Mother of God? Who is more glorious than the one whom... Read more
Honor the virginity of Mary In this well-known passage, Origen talks about the “brothers of Jesus” mentioned in the Gospels. Taking careful note of both Scripture and Tradition, Origen concludes that the perpetual virginity of Mary is the most reasonable belief. Now those who say this (that the “brothers of Jesus” were not sons of Mary) wish to preserve the honor of Mary in virginity to the end, so that that body of hers which was appointed to minister to... Read more
This week the Dominican Sisters of Saint Cecilia Congregation sponsor the giveaway. One lucky winner will receive a copy of their book A Short Guide to Praying as a Family: Growing Together in Faith and Love Each Day (you can read my review here). I use Rafflecopter to run my giveaways which makes it simple for you and me! Enter below. The contest starts at midnight tonight EST and will end 12 AM EST 7/24 with a winner being announced later that day. a... Read more
Honor Mary in Christ’s flesh Some heretical Christians said that Christ took nothing from Mary when he was conceived in her. St. Irenaeus says those people are badly mistaken. It was Mary’s human nature that made Christ truly human enough to be hungry, tired, or grieving. Those who suppose that Christ took nothing from the Virgin are badly mistaken. In order to cast away the inheritance of the flesh, they also reject the analogy between Christ and Adam. And his... Read more
Prayer can be beautiful in more ways than one. Not only is there spiritual beauty in the act of prayer, there is also beauty in the prayer aids available. The Dominican Sisters of Saint Cecilia Congregation have joined with Saint Benedict Press to release A Short Guide to Praying as a Family: Growing Together in Faith and Love Each Day. This book succeeds in joining prayer and stained glass resulting in a stunningly, beautiful volume. From the inside jacket sleeve: “Praying... Read more
Honoring the saints goes back to the Apostles St. Basil professes his Trinitarian faith, and invokes the saints as well—a practice he says has been handed down since the time of the Apostles. According to the blameless Christian faith which comes to us from God, I confess and hold that I believe in one God, the Father almighty: God the Father, God the Son, God the Holy Spirit. I adore and worship one God, the Trinity. I confess the incarnation... Read more
Venerate the saints and martyrs St. Jerome lets his notorious temper loose against one Vigilantius, who had been scandalized by the way relics of the martyrs were venerated. Jerome tells him that he would not be scandalized if he really believed what Scripture says: that the martyrs are alive now and with the Lamb. Among other blasphemies, he may be heard to say, “Why do you kiss and adore a bit of powder wrapped up in a cloth?” Madman, who... Read more
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