Darkened Glass Reflections

Category: Church Calendar: Holy Days and Seasons

Get Ready!

As we begin Advent, a new year begins on the church calendar. We leave the past behind us and look ahead in anticipation.

December 3, 2023
Servants of Our Shepherd/King

Jesus’ parable of the sheep and the goats asks: How will we respond to Him as our Savior, Shepherd, and King?

November 26, 2023
Give Thanks!

Let us give thanks to the Lord during our Thanksgiving celebration.

November 23, 2023
All Saints’ Day and Ordinary Saints

All Saints’ Day commemorates all “saints,” including those who do not have their own feast day. All Souls’ Day honors all who have died with faith in Christ. All who follow Jesus are saints, even if our faith is known only to a few.

November 1, 2023
St. Francis of Assisi and Humility

On the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi, we consider his ideas about humility and the call of God on one’s life.

October 4, 2023
The Words of Christ—Matthew 13:44-46

“The kingdom of heaven is like a treasure hidden in the field, which a man found and hid again; and from joy over it he goes and sells everything that he has, and buys that field.”

September 21, 2023
The Words of Christ—John 3:11-15

“And just as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, so must the Son of Man be lifted up, so that everyone who believes will have eternal life in Him”

September 14, 2023
St. Augustine, Law, and Grace

Today’s devotion is a brief reflection on law and grace from the writings of St. Augustine on his feast day.

August 28, 2023
Transfiguration: Christ Is Still Glorified Through Us

The Transfiguration reminds us that Jesus revealed the glory of God. It should also encourage us to allow His glory to shine through us.

August 6, 2023
Ascension: Seated With Him

Jesus’ ascension into heaven has important implications for our understanding of His divinity and for our life of faith.

May 18, 2023