Fr. Christian Mathis | January 29, 2012
Back in December I mentioned a friend had recommended my reading a book by Johnny Cash called The Man In White. Since I tend to read several books at the same time it typically takes me longer than it ought to finish them. Last week’s feast of the Conversion of St. Paul, however, inspired me [...]
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Fr. Christian Mathis | December 31, 2011
This past year has been very enjoyable for me as a Christian blogger. Writing continues to give me a place to share reflections and to engage in dialogue with old and new friends alike. As Blessed is the Kingdom moves into its fifth year, I thought it would be fun to take another look at the [...]
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Fr. Christian Mathis | December 12, 2011
How will we join Jesus in announcing a year of favor? Listen here.
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Fr. Christian Mathis | December 9, 2011
A friend recently suggested I might be interested in reading a book by Johnny Cash entitled, The Man in White. The book is a fictional account of six years in the life of St. Paul the Apostle and while I have just begun reading, I couldn’t help but share a few lines from the introduction [...]
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Fr. Christian Mathis | October 12, 2011
Loving Father, I invite you into my life today, and make myself available to you. Help me to become the best version of myself, by seeking your will and by being a living example of you love in the world. Open my heart to the areas of my life that need to change, so I [...]
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Fr. Christian Mathis | June 12, 2010
Last night I had the opportunity to gather with a small group of friends to celebrate ten years of priesthood. One gift that I received at our gathering was a poster of The Dude, with the simple message, Abide. I am a big fan of the the movie, The Big Lebowski, so the gift was [...]
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Fr. Christian Mathis | January 25, 2010
The one thing St. Paul feared, indeed dreaded, was to offend God; nothing else could sway him. Therefore the only thing he really wanted was always to please God. The most important thing of all to him, however, was that he knew himself to be loved by Christ. Enjoying this love, he considered himself happier [...]
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