The practice of praying novenas has been around for a long time, but how did the practice begin? And what’s so significant about praying for nine days in a row? The answer to these questions can be found in two major solemnities that we are about to celebrate to end the Easter Season: the Ascension and Pentecost.
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The best parting words of wisdom I can offer would be the same as the advice given by St. Paul to the Christians in Corinth, quoted in the first reading this past Tuesday for the Feast of the Apostles Philip and James.
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3rd Sunday of Easter (C) Lectionary Readings from the USCCB This gospel reading contains my teenage son’s favorite scripture verse:
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What is mercy? If we are going to ask God for mercy, and if we should be merciful to others, we ought to know the answer to that question.
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The universe can’t create itself. It has a Creator. And that means you have a Creator. And that means you are intentional. You have a purpose. The good news of this world view is that you are wanted and loved. That also happens to be the good news proclaimed by Christ.
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