Day 81: Israel Crosses the Jordan (2022)

As we begin our reading of the book Joshua, Fr. Mike draws our attention to God’s power as he parts the waters of the Jordan river, allowing the Israelites to walk across on dry land. We learn that following God often requires great courage and trust. Today’s readings are Joshua 1-4, and Psalm 123. For […]

St. Nicholas of Flue

Nicholas was born on March 21, 1417, in Switzerland. He was the eldest son of peasant parents who were very devout Catholics. Nicholas later took his name, Flue, from the name of the Flueli River, which flowed near his birthplace. As a young man, Nicholas was very fond of praying and also practiced mortification. When […]

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“The union of Christ and your soul is fulfilled and completed in Holy Communion. Not only do you cling to Him by faith, not only are you incorporated into Him through Baptism, but this is a new union that is most real and most spiritual.” -Fr. Lawrence Lovasik, The Basic Book of the Eucharist

The Powerful Story of St. Nektarios of Aegina

The present situation in the world between Russia and Ukraine has brought to our attention many different saints that the western Church, that is, Roman Catholics, would have little familiarity.  They could be saints associated with the Eastern Churches in communion with Rome like the Ukrainian Catholic Church or it could be saints associated with […]

Introduction to Conquest & Judges (with Jeff Cavins) – 2022

Congratulations on completing the Desert Wanderings period! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to introduce the fifth biblical period, Conquest and Judges. They discuss the trials the Israelites face as they enter the Promised Land. We learn that the book of Joshua and the book of Judges are characterized by Israel’s unfaithfulness, destruction, and repentance. For […]