Aflame for Christ

Aflame 32 - History is His Story

How did the Magi learn that there would be a Messiah in Israel? Because of a seemingly-unconnected tragedy in Israel's history, six hundred years earlier! History is not just a series of events and battles, philosophies and cultures - rather, it is the unfolding of God's providential plan for the salvation of souls and the restoration of all things in Christ. What role do you and I play in this majestic plan? We ARE part of a quest, and can cooperate with His designs - because history is truly His story!

Aflame 31 - Tower of David, Gate of Heaven

Mary is known by many beautiful titles. Today, Fr. Joseph will discuss two of them: Tower of David and Gate of Heaven. How does Mary perfectly fulfill God's promises to David? And how is She the perfect connection between Heaven and Earth? Maria, ora pro nobis!

Aflame 30 - Love for Love

The birth of Jesus is a visual reminder of the depths of God's love for us. But this love demands a response - will you give Him love for love?

Aflame 29 - Emmanuel, God-with-us

This past week we remembered one of the darkest days in recent memory: the 10th anniversary of the Sandy Hook school shooting. Many people asked, "Where is God?" in the midst of such an unspeakable tragedy. Can we believe in a God Who is Emmanuel (God-With-Us) when there is true evil in the world? Hear Fr. Joseph's testimony of how Emmanuel sustained him in the face of this grim tragedy...and how the knowledge of God's unfailing presence always gives us hope.

Aflame 28 - Waiting Upon the Lord

We often hear that Advent is a time of waiting - but waiting for what? Christ already came two thousand years ago...but we are still waiting for His final victory over darkness, sin, and death. While we wait for Him, we should wait upon Him - attentive to His every prompting, ready to do His will!

Aflame 27 - God and Sinners Reconciled

Every Christmas, we pray for peace on earth - then why do we still see divisions and animosity? Because we have not yet made our peace with God! Only when we are reconciled to Jesus Christ, Who Himself is the reconciliation between God and humanity, will we ever find peace in our hearts, our homes, and our world.

Aflame 26 - Christian Friendship

Many saints became saints through the positive influence of their friends! How can we develop good Christian friendships in our modern world? Listen to hear the nature of friendship, how Jesus wants to be our Closest Friend, and how a friendship with Him will lead to enriching friendships with others!

Aflame 25 - The Two Kingdoms

The Kingdom of Christ is a Kingdom of light, life, and love...but it requires self-denial, sacrifice, and embracing the Cross to dwell in such a Kingdom - values that stand in opposition to the Kingdom of the World. Which Kingdom commands your loyalty?