Spero Center, formerly Blue Water Pregnancy Care Center was established in 1986 as a non-political, not for profit, educational family service center by a group of concerned Christians.
“In a world so filled with noise, confusion, and need, Hallow provides a greatly needed respite and a wonderful array of gifts to more deeply connect with the Divine,”
"They say absence makes the heart grow fonder. I guess you could say that abstinence makes the body (and soul) grow holier… if we embrace it and allow it."
We usually notice when other people are being arrogant or behave as though they are better than us. But we're typically quick to look past our own overbearing pride.
UGH! This must be one of the most difficult things to fast from. Complaining, gossip, foul language. They all seem to come so much easier than gracious speech.
" 'Tis better to give than receive." We've all heard this phrase repeatedly, but in truth, if we have difficulty receiving God's mercy in our own lives, it may not be easy to show mercy toward others.
Why go to daily Mass? It is prayer in its highest form, and can be less distracting than Sunday. Think of it as Sunday's celebration without all the bells and whistles, and the opportunity to give Jesus your full and undivided attention.
"In the Middle Ages, only the monks and members of the royal class knew how to read. Practices such as the Jesse tree and the stations of the cross were used to teach the Bible to commoners, who could not read." - Camels, Carols, Crosses, and Crowns