Fr. Christian Mathis | January 3, 2012
On the ninth day of Christmas my true love gave to me, nine ladies dancing. On this ninth day of Christmas we turn our attention to the nine fruits of the Holy Spirit. Often I have heard people speak about discerning where the Holy Spirit is leading them. It can sometimes be a process fraught [...]
Fr. Christian Mathis | October 28, 2011
Here are a few recent posts from around the web that are worth a look. Enjoy! For the Children’s Sake, These Stereotypes About Priests Must Stop That Question Tales From Alabama: Protecting Us From Illegals? For The Faith And Witness Of Stan Musial The Way I See It: Peace
Fr. Christian Mathis | October 8, 2011
Let us cleave, therefore to those who cultivate peace with godliness, and not those who hypocritically profess to desire it. For (the Scripture) says in a certain place, “This people honors me with their lips, but their heart is far from me.” (Isaiah 29:13) -from The First Epistle of Clement to the Corinthians
Fr. Christian Mathis | September 2, 2011
Onward, Christian soldiers, marching as to war, With the cross of Jesus going on before. Christ, the royal Master, leads against the foe; Forward into battle see His banners go! I think it’s safe to say that there are many Christians these days who are somewhat uncomfortable with the use of military imagery and language [...]
Fr. Christian Mathis | June 20, 2011
Has anyone else noticed that in almost every picture of Pope Benedict XVI he is smiling from ear to ear? He has a kind of impish grin that exudes joy above all else. I mentioned in an earlier post that one of the highlights of our recent priest gathering was hearing Msgr. Stephen Rossetti speak [...]
Fr. Christian Mathis | December 22, 2009
O King of the nations, and their desire, the cornerstone making both one: Come and save the human race, which you fashioned from clay. We begin and end each liturgical year with our focus on Christ the King. The appearance of the Magi with their gifts are reminders to us that even as a baby, [...]
Fr. Christian Mathis | November 28, 2009
WARNING……WARNING: ADVENT VIRUS Be on the alert for symptoms of inner Hope, Peace, Joy and Love. The hearts of a great many have already been exposed to this virus and it is possible that people everywhere could come down with it in epidemic proportions. This could pose a serious threat to what has, up to now, [...]
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