July 2022 archive of The Seed
True Hope
Posted by Erin Elking on 7/26/22
In our society and world today there is a great need for true hope. There is a need for the hope that comes from looking at this world through the eyes of faith. This outlook on life realizes that man is fallen but redeemed by a loving God and ... Read More »
Prayer is Necessary
Posted by Erin Elking on 7/20/22
While Fr. Hess is away, he wanted to offer a follow-up to his homily on prayer, with some words from Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI. This is a reflection he gave in 2012 on the feast of St. Alphonsus Liguori (August 1st), highlighting the great saint’s powerful teaching on the ... Read More »
Because He is So Precious
Posted by Erin Elking on 7/12/22
Though it is hard to watch, Mel Gibson's The Passion of the Christ is one of the most powerful artistic depictions of the Passion. I am especially moved by the portrayal of the Blessed Mother and how the actress brought to life both the anguish of Mary in her sorrow, but ... Read More »
Mass Matters, continued
Posted by Erin Elking on 7/07/22
The Mass is the Source and Summit of our Faith. As the source, the Mass strengthens and gives life to our faith; it’s where faith begins because it is the Sacrifice of Jesus Christ on Calvary, in whom we place our faith. The Mass is “the primary and indispensable ... Read More »