To say it plainly, the contemplative dimension of prayer is essential to a fully actualized prayer life, one capable of embracing our communion with God. To begin to address why one can make such a bold claim, we must first ...
On Wednesday, October 7, the Seeds of Justice Network is sponsoring an evening of reflection and conversation with Bishop John Stowe OFM Conv., Bishop of Lexington, KY and Bishop-President of Pax Christi USA, entitled...
The Season of Creation is an annual ecumenical celebration of prayer and action to nurture and protect God’s creation. This year, it runs from September...
Did you know that 55 million refugees worldwide, who fled their homes because of persecution, human rights violations, and various forms of conflict were living in an internally displaced situation in 2022?...
Our Archdiocese celebrates a major feast day this week, with the Feast of St. Louis on August 25. At moments such as these, it’s worth the effort to consider again what is intended in the naming and honoring of “holy people.” According to the Catechism of the Catholic Church (CCC) in paragraph 2683, “have preceded us into...
Contemplation is a full, welcoming embrace of our union with God, and since God is an infinite source of transformative power, we should rightly expect time spent open to the Divine Presence to be transformative. However, the nature...
Contemplative prayer requires a release of control, precisely because we as human beings are not the primary actors in contemplation. Our conscious efforts to let go are in the service of welcoming God to heal, convict, dance, play, enflame, and love as God sees fit. It’s not really possible to control a boundless ...
EarthDay 365, in partnership with Energizer and St. Louis City soccer, is holding a recycling event, Dump the Dumpster Day, on August 15 at Energizer Park from 9 am to noon. The event will feature multiple vendors accepting donations such as electronics, latex paint, batteries, and sports equipment. Electronics and paint fees will be waived as long as funding lasts, so come early. Fees may...