Darkened Glass Reflections

Category: Church Calendar: Holy Days and Seasons

Thoughts on the Love of God by St. Augustine

On the Feast of St. Augustine, this post shares a few of his quotes about the love of God.

August 28, 2021
Diversity and Ministry

A quote from St. Ignatius of Loyola reminds us that Satan is willing to use diversity to achieve his agenda. However, God is the One who made us unique and diverse. We can use those attributes for His glory.

July 31, 2021
Jesus, Family, and Grandparents

Several traditional churches commemorate the parents of Mary on July 26. This post shares a few thoughts about them and the importance of a spiritual legacy.

July 26, 2021
Faith and the Trinity

God is the only real Trinity in existence; we will not understand it fully until we see Him in the fullness of His glory. Even when our understanding falls short, we merely have to trust God.

May 30, 2021
Bede the Venerable: Gifts from God Given Back to Him

Some traditional churches commemorate Bede the Venerable, perhaps the first scholar to write in English, on May 25. His life gives us an example of a man who devoted his God-given talents to glorify Him.

May 25, 2021
Ascension and Pentecost IV: The Ascended Christ Sends the Indwelling Spirit

This conclusion to this series will show how the indwelling Holy Spirit provides our connection with the ascended Lord Jesus Christ and enables us to observe all that He has commanded us (Matthew 28:19–20).

May 23, 2021
Ascension and Pentecost III. The Gospel of Forgiveness

One of the most important, and in many churches least emphasized, elements of Jesus’ post-resurrection teaching is the message of forgiveness. Yet, it is central to Jesus’ final instructions to His disciples, and it should be central to our message. As He prepared them for their forthcoming ministry, He said, “Receive the Holy Spirit. If…

May 21, 2021
Ascension and Pentecost II: The Mystery of the Incarnation in Heaven

Jesus Christ is fully God (the eternal Son of God) and yet fully human.

May 18, 2021
Ascension and Pentecost I: A Unified Gospel Message

On the traditional church calendar, the Easter season lasts 50 days, beginning with Easter Sunday and ending seven weeks later with the Feast of Pentecost. Easter and Pentecost are not merely bookends on a cycle of Scripture readings for Sunday worship. Along with the Feast of the Ascension (on the 40th day of Easter, 10…

May 16, 2021
Hallelujah! The Lord is Risen Indeed!

Hallelujah! Christ is risen! The Lord is risen indeed! Hallelujah!

April 4, 2021