Dig Deeper into Sunday’s Gospel: Read John 4:5–42
Jesus intentionally traveled into Samaria at that specific hour because He knew she would be there.
And then, He spoke to her. This fact alone is striking. A Jewish man initiating a conversation with a Samaritan woman would have been socially unthinkable. [...]
Dig Deeper into Sunday’s Gospel: Read Matthew 17:1–9
Have you ever had a mountaintop experience? Several years ago, I had the joy of attending the Walking with Purpose Flourish conference. A weekend spent surrounded by faith-filled women bursting with joy, powerhouse speakers, deep time in prayer with the true presence of Jesus in adoration, [...]
Dig Deeper into Sunday’s Gospel: Read Matthew 4:1–11
The number of times I have woken up on Ash Wednesday, overly confident that THIS would be the Lent I’d hold to my chosen fast, only to stumble and fail before reaching that first Sunday, is too many to count. [...]
Dig Deeper into Sunday’s Gospel: Read Matthew 5:17–37
Research suggests that women in particular enjoy making lists and find them useful for managing tasks and responsibilities, whether it's planning a trip, a work project, a party, or a grocery run. Are you a planner? Do you love making lists? [...]
Dig Deeper into Sunday’s Gospel: Read Matthew 5:1-12
I love "life hacks"—so much so that my family knows I'll usually have one ready for just about anything. Did you know that if you take a wet sponge, run it over a window pane, and stick sheets of aluminum foil to it, [...]
Dig Deeper into Sunday’s Gospel: Read Matthew 4:12–23
We live in a world governed by filters. Before we post a photo or share a life update, we crop out the mess, adjust the lighting, and present an image that suggests we have it all together.
Wouldn’t we all love to do the same with our real lives? [...]
Dig Deeper into Sunday’s Gospel: Read Matthew 3:13–17
I love the story of the Baptism of the Lord. In this moment, so much is revealed at once. We are given the gift of the sacrament of Baptism. We see Jesus step into the waters, publicly identifying Himself with us, [...]
Dig Deeper into this Sunday’s Gospel: Read Matthew 2:1–12
“Dad, can you come upstairs?”
That was my first clue something was amiss—something in my heart immediately sensed it. I heard my husband’s footsteps as he walked the upstairs hallway into my oldest son’s bedroom.
Fifteen minutes later, [...]
Dig Deeper into Sunday’s Gospel: Read Matthew 1:18–24
As I sat down to pray with Sunday's gospel, I asked the Lord, what do Your precious daughters need to hear?
He brought to mind your faces, your hearts, your stories, your longings, and your fears. I was reminded that even though Christmas is only a few days away, [...]
Dig Deeper into Sunday’s Gospel: Read Matthew 11:2–11
Gaudete Sunday invites one and all to rejoice. A rose-colored candle is lit, signaling that the long night of waiting is nearly over.
Named for the entrance antiphon, “Rejoice (gaudete) in the Lord always, again I say, rejoice.” Gaudete Sunday and the rose candle point us to the hope found in our waiting. [...]
