Jn. 12:20-33 Archives | Catholic-Link

How to Discern Between Consolation & Desolation | Lenten Spiritual Exercises

by Fr. Ian Van Heusen | Gospels, Lent, Prayer, Self-Knowledge

Fr. Ian VanHeusen presents a gospel reflection and spiritual exercise on the Gospel reading of John 12:20-33, Jesus' startling statement about hating life in this world in order to gain eternal life in heaven. Throughout the Lenten season, Father encourages us to...

What A Buried Seed Teaches About True Love | Catholic Bible Study

by Fr. Gaetano Piccolo | Catholic Bible Studies And Reflections, Gospels, Lent

“At Christmas I no more desire a rose / Than wish a snow in May's new-fangled shows; / But like of each thing that in season grows...” ~ Shakespeare, Love’s Labour’s Lost Seeds cannot be sown at just any time of year. Everything has its time. The life of the...