Aflame for Christ

Aflame 75 - The Second Coming of Christ, Part 1

We do not know the day nor the hour, but every generation is called to be vigilant, for Christ will come again. Our generation, in particular, cries out for the final redemption of Christ - what makes our times uniquely ripe for Christ's return? Tune in as we continue to discern the "signs of the times" so we can be prepared and watchful when the Lord comes again!

Aflame 74 - The Gift of Grace

God gives us tremendous graces - the gift of the Sacraments, our Catholic Faith, those daily inspirations of the Holy Spirit, and the charisms He has given us for the building-up of the Kingdom. But with such graces comes great responsibility - have we used them for holiness and for souls?

Aflame 73 - Wisdom vs Knowledge

Our world is awash in knowledge - we value science, technology, education. But knowledge needs to be tempered by wisdom - the understanding of the meaning behind it all, looking at the world from the perspective of eternity. How do we grow in wisdom? What does wisdom look like? And why is knowledge so dangerous if we lack wisdom? Knowledge alone can fill us with pride, making us believe that we are "like God" - while wisdom keeps us grounded in our proper place in the cosmos.

Aflame 72 - What If It’s True?

St. Paul rejoices that his communities realized his preaching was not a clever myth but the Truth that comes from God. But even many good Catholics do not believe that Catholicism is true. How can we know that it's true, if we can't prove it? Is there evidence that points to the reality of Catholicism? Our faith is not blind - it is always seeking to understand deeper the reasons behind our belief.

Aflame 71 - The Paradox of Joy

Jesus gives us eight guides to happiness - the Beatitudes. But the Beatitudes tell us that joy is found in paradoxical ways: by being poor, persecuted, forgiving, humble - quite opposite of how the world views happiness! But the joy found by the saints is far deeper and much more unshakeable than the happiness that is dependent upon our circumstances - it is grounded on the unchanging love for God and the pursuit of Him for eternity!

Aflame 70 - By Grace Alone

Michael Magone was one of St. John Bosco's boys who had to learn the hard way! After struggling to become a better young man, it took a crisis (and a gift) to bring him to Jesus Christ - and he quickly made progress on the path to holiness. You, too, are called to make progress in sanctity - not on your own efforts, but by grace alone!

Aflame 69 -70th Anniversary of the Diocese of Bridgeport

This weekend our diocese celebrates 70 years! We've had our fair share of saints and sinners, inspiring lives and forgettable characters. How can God work through such a motley crew? Because He chose a motley crew from the beginning! This is His church, not ours - His Body, His Bride - and He will continue to work despite our weaknesses. You and I have a role to play in the Church, even despite our own struggles - tune in to find out what God has been up to!

Aflame 68 - Who Is Welcome?

Many people have written about becoming a welcoming Church. Who is welcome in the Church? Everybody! But we are invited on Christ's terms, not ours - and Christ has made it clear that repentance is the "wedding garment" needed to attend His Banquet!