“I knew you before I formed you in your mother’s womb. Before you were born I set you apart and appointed you as my prophet to the nations.” (Jeremiah 1:5 NLT) By Fr. Chris Lee OFR Today, there is a lot of debate over the sanctity of life, and when life begins. This topic fuels … Read more
But the centurion replied, “Lord, I am not worthy to have you come under my roof, but only say the word, and my servant will be healed.” (Matthew 8:8) What a powerful testimony of faith, insight, and revelation. Just a word, and the centurion was convinced that his servant would be healed. Many would argue … Read more
(Understanding the “fear” of The Lord) Fear of the LORD is the foundation of wisdom. Knowledge of the Holy One results in good judgment. (Proverbs 9:10 NLT) By Fr. Chris Lee OFR In today’s world there are many things that cause fear. In fact, anxiety is one of our most common ailments. From crime to … Read more
“And we all, with unveiled face, beholding the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from one degree of glory to another. For this comes from the Lord who is the Spirit.”(2 Corinthians 3:18) Have you ever stopped and reflected on where you have been, where you have come from, and … Read more
(Spending time in the Bible cleanses us and sets us free) If you look carefully into the perfect law that sets you free, and if you do what it says and don’t forget what you heard, then God will bless you for doing it. (James 1:25) By Fr. Chris Lee OFR Dental hygiene is an … Read more
Did it ever occur to you that God wants you to focus your mind in a certain way?Did it ever occur to you that your thoughts can have a massive impact on your actions?Did it ever occur to you that you can change how you feel by changing how you think? Did it ever occur … Read more
It takes a lot of heat to melt a mountain! Located in New Mexico’s San Andres mountains is a place called the White Sands Missile Range. It’s where the US conducted its initial test of a device referred to only as “The Gadget” – a plutonium bomb that would change the course of history and … Read more
About a year ago, prompted by the miraculous healing of a blind man at the prayers of one of our Bishops, I wrote a daily devotional entitled “IMPOSSIBLE.” In it I confessed that “impossible” is a word that far too frequently comes to my mind when I consider the magnitude of the tasks that lie … Read more
There is “seeing” – and then there is “S E E I N G” !!!! I remember looking at photographs of the Grand Canyon in the United States before our family took a trip there. They were lovely and detailed pictures. If someone asked if I had ever “seen” the Grand Canyon at that point, … Read more
Yesterday in Kabul the Taliban sent two suicide bombers to the crowded gates outside of the Hamid Karzai International Airport. These wicked men exploded their vests among throngs of civilians who were trying to evacuate their homeland and flee the vicious regime. This morning the death toll stands at over 100, and is likely to … Read more