Happy Feast Day of St. Dominic Savio (May 6th). St. Dominic Savio, patron saint of boys, pray for our sons, nephews, grandchildren and Godchildren. To listen to the poem that I wrote, and that is in Cloud of Witnesses 25th Anniversary Edition, click on the button directly below. savioDownload To hear more poems about the … Continue reading Happy Feast Day of St. Dominic Savio
A Homily on Jurassic Park by Fr. Chris
Yes, you heard that correctly, the dinosaur movie. This is a homily that Fr. Chris gave to his Seminarians, but it can be pertinent to all. Gospel: Jn 10:11-18 Location: St. John Paul II Seminary You may remember the great, uh, spiritual classic, "Jurassic Park." John Hammond has discovered a way to bring dinosaurs … Continue reading A Homily on Jurassic Park by Fr. Chris
The Crab and The Cross Podcast Interview with Joni Seith
Here's a fun, high energy interview where we cover a bunch of topics. It's my turn to talk about my husband, Bob. Hold onto your seats for a wild ride. https://open.spotify.com/episode/2aqHfQcCx4EJSZAMBX6K9j?si=wH-5cYOpTbKHG-wAeJGcdg Or you can listen to my interview on Spiritual Headship, Redemptive Suffering, and Praying with Your Spouse on the Crab and The Cross Podcast … Continue reading The Crab and The Cross Podcast Interview with Joni Seith
Happy Feast Day of St. Catherine of Siena
Happy Feast Day of St. Catherine of Siena (April 29th). St. Catherine of Siena, Doctor of the Church, patron of Italy and Europe, and model of women, pray for us. To listen to the poem that I wrote, and that is in Cloud of Witnesses 25th Anniversary Edition, click on the button directly below. catherineDownload … Continue reading Happy Feast Day of St. Catherine of Siena
Happy Feast Day of St. Bernadette
St. Bernadette is another of my favorite saints. She's my birthday buddy and I also love her for how beautifully she offered-up her many health issues. bernadetteDownload To hear more poems about the 42 saints found in Cloud of Witnesses, 25th Anniversary Edition, enter your email and press “follow” on Pain of Grace’s Homepage. You will … Continue reading Happy Feast Day of St. Bernadette
Happy Feast Day of St. Lydwine
St. Lydwine is one of my favorite saints. But, I bet many of you haven't heard of her. She's a Dutch mystic from Schiedam. St. Lydwine is the Patron Saint of MS but I really think she had Ehlers Danlos, just sayin'! I hope you enjoy the poem I wrote about her. You'll see why … Continue reading Happy Feast Day of St. Lydwine
Fr. Chris and Joni invite you to a virtual conversation about Mattie Stepanek, a Faithful Servant / Hope / Gratitude
Mattie Matters Virtual Conversations –Who is Mattie: Faithful Servant Please join Mattie's Guild this Tuesday to learn about Mattie J.T. Stepanek’s life of hope as a faithful servant.Tuesday, April 9, 2024 | 7:00 - 8:30 pm EDT Registration is required for this FREE series.To register and for more information, visit: mattiematters.org/virtual In this second of four online … Continue reading Fr. Chris and Joni invite you to a virtual conversation about Mattie Stepanek, a Faithful Servant / Hope / Gratitude
Good Friday Reflection by Fr. Chris
There is a disorienting emptiness about this day. The altars are stripped and bare; the tabernacle is empty; our images and statues are covered over; our holy water fonts are empty; our candles are extinguished. Our liturgical celebration itself is disorienting, stripped of many of its normal, stabilizing paces and rhythms. It is the … Continue reading Good Friday Reflection by Fr. Chris
Happy Feast Day of St. Joseph
Happy Feast Day of St. Joseph (March 19th). St. Joseph, patron of fathers, the family, and terror of demons, pray for us. To listen to the poem that I wrote, and that is in Cloud of Witnesses 25th Anniversary Edition, click on the button directly below. josephDownload To hear more poems about the 42 saints … Continue reading Happy Feast Day of St. Joseph
Happy St. Patrick’s Feast Day
Happy Feast Day of St. Patrick (March 17th). St. Patrick, patron saint of Ireland and all the Irish, pray for us. To listen to the poem that I wrote, and that is in Cloud of Witnesses 25th Anniversary Edition, click on the button directly below. patrickDownload To hear more poems about the 42 saints found … Continue reading Happy St. Patrick’s Feast Day
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