An Encouraging Word — On mercy and severity
byWhoever seeks to preserve his life will lose it, but whoever loses it will save it. Luke 17:33 During my ministry over the last…
Whoever seeks to preserve his life will lose it, but whoever loses it will save it. Luke 17:33 During my ministry over the last…
My heart is overwhelmed, my pity is stirred. Hosea 11:8 I am trying to get to my ideal weight by my birthday next April….
The Lord is with me; I am not afraid. Psalm 118:6 I like this new Pope! I have been hungry to hear the things…
By Father J. Ronald Knott If you choose you can keep the commandments. There is set before you fire and water; to whichever you…
By Father J. Ronald Knott Not everyone who says, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the Kingdom of heaven, but those who do the will of…
Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for holiness. Matthew 5:6 Lent is our annual pre-Easter retreat, in which we focus on our pursuit…
I remember your wonders of old. Psalm 77:12 I don’t know about other people my age, but I sometimes feel that my mind is…
By Father J. Ronald Knott Do not be afraid. I proclaim to you good news of great joy for all the people. Luke 2:1-14…
Upon those who dwelt in the land of gloom a light has shone. Isaiah 9:1 Two years ago, I wrote a column for those…
If we say, ‘We are without sin,’ we deceive ourselves. I John 1:8 I’m often asked where I find ideas for this column. Regular…