by Kim | Nov 1, 2024 | All Saints and All Souls, Radiant Faith
The devotion to the memory of the dead is one of the most beautiful expressions of the Catholic spirit. -Pope John XXIII Editor’s Note: This is an update to our annual All Souls post! On November 2, the Church celebrates All Souls’ Day. On this day, we...
by Kim | May 15, 2024 | Easter
Pentecost commemorates the coming of the Holy Spirit on the new Church 50 days after the Resurrection of Christ (and 10 days after the Ascension). This year Pentecost falls on May 19; it marks the end of the Easter season....
by Kim | May 7, 2024 | Easter, Radiant Faith
To them he presented himself alive after his passion by many proofs, appearing to them during forty days, and speaking of the kingdom of God. -Acts 1:3 Ascension Day is fast approaching! On this day we celebrate the moment the disciples witnessed Jesus leave Earth in...
by Kim | May 1, 2024 | Easter, Radiant Faith
“The Church considers it her task always to call attention to the dignity and rights of those who work, to condemn situations in which that dignity and those rights are violated, and to help to guide [social] changes so as to ensure authentic progress by man and...
by Kim | Mar 31, 2024 | Easter, Radiant Faith
Note from Kim: This is an updated edition of my annual Octave of Easter post! Happy Easter! Today, we celebrate the Risen Lord, and we rejoice that his suffering ended in triumph. Alleluia! While most of our neighbors return to life as usual on Monday morning, the...
by Kim | Feb 19, 2024 | Lent, Radiant Faith
When I returned to the Church many years ago, I had a very gloomy image of Lent. In particular, I perceived Lenten sacrifices as something to dread. Like a punishment. I am grateful that my spiritual director helped me understand Lenten sacrifices in a relational...
