Review: The Gates of Hell

Though hosts against us stand arrayed, Christ bids us still, Be not afraid; Though all its powers the truth assail, The gates of hell shall not prevail.

Memento Mori – No Man is an Island

By death, “we get nearer and nearer to our home, Heaven” and to God, “who is our only security.”

Review: The Baptism of Your Child

During the week before my daughter's baptism, I read through this wonderful little book our church gives to all parents whose children will be baptized here: The Baptism of Your Child by Thomas and Carla Fast. I was first given this book before the baptism of my third child. Admittedly, I never got around to …

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Poetry Repost: “How can I call it good?”

At the beginning of the Lenten season, I shared a poem I wrote a couple of years ago for a project a friend headed. This is another artistic reflection for that same project, only specifically written for Good Friday. I actually wrote this poem before being approached for this project, but I shared it there …

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Holy Week Craft and Discussion

Over the last few years, our family has slowly been incorporating traditions into our daily life to remind us of the life of the Church. This has included devotions, candles, colors, hymnals, incense, and most recently, a family altar that serves as a place to keep our devotional items. A couple of years ago, I …

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