Some common symbols used in medieval Christian iconography include: Fire, light rays, or wind to symbolize the Almighty God; Lamb or fish: symbolize Jesus Christ and his love; Crucifix: Depicts Chrstianityand eternal life; a dove symbolizes the holy spirit from heaven or an individual’s soul...
Before Mass one morning, I had observed a line of people in line for reconciliation. I invented a portmanteau “retcon-ciliation” and that this had deeper theological significance I could reflect on. Retcon, the short term forretroactive continuity, as used in various forms of fiction. For m...
Eventually, sacramentals wear down. Crucifixes break, as do rosaries. Candles burn out, and scapulars tear. If a sacramental reaches a state where it is beyond repair or its effective use, the object should be disposed of properly. Even in a tattered state, the object has been blessed by...
Before Mass one morning, I had observed a line of people in line for reconciliation. I invented a portmanteau “retcon-ciliation” and that this had deeper theological significance I could reflect on. Retcon, the short term forretroactive continuity, as used in various forms of fiction. For m...
And therefore, before beginning to pray, it is needful always to rouse the soul to a steadfast remembrance and thought of the Presence of God. This is what David meant when he exclaimed, “If I climb up to Heaven, Thou art there, and if I go down to hell, Thou art there also!” ...
Rita, both during her life and after her death. As an example, her devotion to Jesus in His Passion was such that a thorn from the crucifix in her room pierced her forehead one day while she was praying! The prayer to St. Rita also touches on that miracle: ...
Stretch out a helping hand to the unbeliever and to all who live in the shadow of death. Give them peace and grant that enlightened by the truth they may repeat with us before the one Savior of the world, ‘Glory to God in the highest and on earth peace to men of good will.’ ...