Meditations
Witnesses to Unity: Introduction
January 8, 2025
Join this octave of prayers for Christian Unity, Jan. 18-25. New prayers and reflections posted daily by the Marillac Center in Leavenworth, Kansas, the Sophia Center in Atchison, Kansas and Precious Blood Renewal Center in Liberty, Missouri, three Catholic spirituality centers in the Kansas City Metro Area.
We know we should cultivate silence in our lives. Why don’t we?
January 1, 2025
Scripture, science and experience tell us that we all should cultivate silence in our lives. If we know this, why do we resist it? If you want “to learn to better wait in silence,” a silent, directed retreat might be what you’re looking for.
Eucharistic Prayer I: An Encounter with Jesus’ Love
December 30, 2024
By Fr. Ron Will, C.PP.S.
This is the 12th and last video in a series on the Eucharistic prayers. The Eucharist tells me that God loves me enough to give his life for me. We’ve got to remember that it cost Jesus his life to give us the Eucharist.
Merry Christmas!
December 25, 2024
By Fr. Timothy Armbruster, C.PP.S.
Merry Christmas! We celebrate a day of great rejoicing as we remember God’s promise to be with us always. Celebrating the birth of Jesus is more than just celebrating another year. It is rejoicing in the goodness of God and God’s promise to be with us always.
Decisions, Decisions
December 23, 2024
By Fr. Garry Richmeier, C.PP.S.
When you’re torn between options, how do you what is the right choice? There are no fool-proof way to know, but tapping into all of our wisdom centers — the head, the heart and the gut —is our best shot at making the best (and most loving) decision possible.
Sunday, Fourth Week of Advent
December 22, 2024
By Fr. Timothy Armbruster, C.PP.S.
We celebrate this fourth Sunday of Advent. A reminder that Christmas is drawing even closer. There is a buzz in the air and excitement is brewing. This is where we find Elizabeth and Mary.
Wednesday, Third Week of Advent
December 18, 2024
By Fr. Timothy Armbruster, C.PP.S.
Can you imagine what must have been going through Jospeh’s mind as he heard the news that his beloved was with child? What a mess! What a mess life can be at times.
Family Matters: Baking for Fun and Fellowship
December 15, 2024
By Lucia Ferrara
During the holidays, I like to share my culinary traditions and memories with my children so they can pass them down to their families. Baking with family and friends is a wonderful way to teach, fellowship and share.
Sunday, Third Week of Advent
By Fr. Timothy Armbruster, C.PP.S.
What kind of a preacher must John the Baptist have been? What was so wonderful about his words and his presence that drew people to him in the desert, in the middle of nowhere? New Videos posted Sundays and Wednesdays at 6:30 a.m.
Wednesday, Second Week of Advent
December 11, 2024
By Fr. Timothy Armbruster, C.PP.S.
How worn out and tried are we feeling today? Are gloomy days leaving us wanting for the sunshine? We need a prophet to speak to our hearts and remind us of a God who is always present to us.