Incarnation

while I was sleeping

Dec 18, 2020

the new divine method is a God who comes to us in flesh and blood in the here and now

Angelus

Dec 23, 2018

The Opening Prayer (or “Collect” of today’s Mass for the Fourth Sunday of Advent is the concluding prayer of the “Angelus”

greatest journey

Mar 15, 2018

Today's first reading tells of a mountain-top encounter between God and Moses. God tells Moses to head back down the mountain because the people are in the process of...

inspiration

Jan 4, 2018

Every now and then Food For Faith followers send inspiring reflections and are happy that I share these. I am grateful to Frank Kelly who sent the above poem with the...

the greatest journey

Mar 13, 2017

If you were asked to name the greatest journey ever made, I wonder what you would answer. Take a moment to think about it. Maybe you're thinking about a journey made by...

here and now

Mar 8, 2017

God cannot work in your past or your future today. God has worked in your past, and God works in the present to heal the past, but God cannot today work in your past....

Angelus Sunday

Dec 19, 2015

If I had to the opportunity to name a Sunday of the Church Year, I would give this weekend's fourth Sunday of Advent the name "Angelus Sunday." Here's why...

a few more sleeps

Dec 14, 2015

It's only a few more sleeps until Christmas. You might find this three minute Food For Faith Youtube clip encouraging in the midst of pre-Christmas busyness.

Annunciation

Mar 25, 2015

Take a moment to appreciate this Millet masterpiece. Even if you have never seen the image before, you will guess that these peasants are praying. When the one who...

It is good for us …

Feb 28, 2015

It was on this Second Sunday of Lent two years ago (24 February 2013) that Pope Benedict gave his last Sunday Audience in St. Peter's Square. On that Sunday, the gospel...