What St. Benedict & His Order Can Teach Today’s Laity By DEREK ROTTY Benedict himself was a layman: There is no evidence in the historical records that Benedict received the Sacrament of Holy Orders. A layman developed this lifestyle, and lay persons certainly can keep it and incorporate it into their days. Even lay personsContinueContinue reading “The Rule of St. Benedict for The Laity: FtJ 14”
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The Vocation of Marriage IN God’s Plan: FTJ 12
Archbishop J. Francis Stafford emphasizes that marriage is a divine vocation rather than a contract, integral to God’s plan and the foundation of family and society. He advocates for love as both a personal and communal mission, urging couples to embody holiness and truth while facing modern cultural challenges, ultimately fostering a civilization of love.
How Do We Even Begin to Love God?: FtJ 11
Father John Bartunek discusses how to love God with all one’s heart by prioritizing Him above all else. He emphasizes the importance of focusing thoughts and desires on God and suggests engaging in traditional pious practices, prayer, and sacraments to resist temptation and cultivate a deeper love for God.
Farm to Jesus 