THE WORD IS LIFE

The prologue to St. John’s gospel introduces God’s Son as the Word. This life-giving Word—spoken down through the ages—became flesh and lived in our midst. For all of Christian history, the Word is intimately connected with all of human life. It is the purpose of TWIL (“The Word Is Life”) to bring the gospel to life and to bring life to the gospel. This blog will feature reflections on the Sunday Scriptures from contemporary Catholic writers, words of wisdom for our Spiritual journey from saints and blessed, and thoughtful reflections on masterpieces of sacred art. We at Living with Christ hope that they will help you grow in your spiritual life and deepen your relationship with the Word, our Lord Jesus Christ.

The Transfiguration: A Profound Revelation

Imagine you are Peter, one of Jesus’ closest disciples along with John and James. Jesus leads the three of you to the top of a mountain, where you witness something extraordinary, an event unlike anything the world has ever seen. Before your very eyes, Jesus suddenly changes. His face radiates as brightly as the sun,…

St. Ignatius of Loyola

If you think back on growing up as a Catholic, you may discover many ways that St. Ignatius of Loyola has influenced your faith development. St. Ignatius left an indelible mark on the Catholic Church. This was a saint who took bold risks and challenged the status quo. He and his colleagues formed the Society of…

‘With a Father’s Heart’

You didn’t have to embrace the politics of Joe Biden to feel his anguish over the very public trial of his son Hunter on charges that he failed to disclose his own addictions when he applied for federal approval to buy a firearm. We saw the U.S. President acting like so many other fathers who…

The Annunciation

Unannounced, an angel appears, bearing a special message. In everyday language: “Mary, there is something special for you to do. God hopes you will say yes. God knows you are ready for it.” There was a short conversation before the answer could be spoken; a point of confusion and concern was addressed. Lucky for us,…