Blessed is the Kingdom

Seeking The Kingdom In All Things

Bishops, Priests & Deacons

| May 30, 2011

Yesterday when the idea for today’s earlier post began forming, I made a call to deacon and photographer extraordinaire, Patrick Murphy-Racey to see if he had any good photos from Saturday’s ordination. Being ahead of my normal writing schedule, I finished the post before receiving the photos this afternoon. That being said, this picture of [...]

Weddings, New Priests & Strip Malls

| May 30, 2011

Christianity is first and foremost about the Incarnation of Christ. This past weekend I saw three glimpses of Christ in our world. On Saturday, it was at a wedding. Yesterday I saw it in a newly ordained priest as he presided for the first time at mass, and finally in the strip mall pictured above. [...]

You’ve Got A Friend In Me

| May 23, 2011

Reveal all your thoughts and feelings regularly to a trusted person. Maxim #14 Everyone needs a trusted friend who is there to listen without judgement and to share in all the ups and downs of life. It is essential to the Christian life to have someone who knows us well enough to offer good advice [...]

St. Mary Magdalene

| May 21, 2011

My friend Steve asked if I would post a picture of the completed icon of St. Mary Magdalene that I finished a couple of weeks ago. Here you go Steve! For those who are wondering if I will ever get back to regular posts, I can a assure you they are coming soon.

New John Jay Report on Child Sexual Abuse

| May 18, 2011

In light of recent conversations in the comment section of this blog I thought it might be of interest to readers that a new John Jay report on child sexual abuse among Catholic priests has been released. I have not yet finished reading it, but would welcome any feedback people have regarding this new report [...]

Small Things With Great Love

| May 16, 2011

2011 Friendraiser from Christian Mathis on Vimeo. Last night was our second annual Friendraising Dinner sponsored by St. Thomas for Nuestros Pequeños Hermanos. Our host for the evening, Jim Wogan, began by sharing a little about his daily life and what you can do to help NPH.

Vatican Names Sts. Peter & Paul in Chattanooga a Basilica!

| May 12, 2011

This news was a pleasant surprise in my email box this afternoon. There is no doubt that Sts. Peter & Paul is the most beautiful parish in the Diocese of Knoxville. I have fond memories of celebrating the Eucharist there with Chattanooga’s Hispanic community as well as with the students of Notre Dame High School.