Aflame for Christ

Aflame 48 - The One and Only Jesus

Far from being just one religious leader among many, Jesus claims to be someone unique: the Divine Son of God, sent to reveal the Father to us. We are invited to follow Him in faith, which means really believing that His claims are true: that He is divine, that His death has truly freed us from sin, that repentance and holiness is necessary to enter His Kingdom, that eternity awaits us, that He continues to speak through His Church, and that He remains with us in the Eucharist.

Aflame 47 - Fed

In so many cultures, love is shown through food. So when our Good Shepherd wants to show His love for us, He gives us His Body and Blood - the most precious Gift in the universe. Yet with such a priceless gift, how often do we fill our hunger with the junk food of the world when His Banquet awaits us?

Aflame 46 - To Become A New Creation

When Jesus rises from the dead, it isn't "life-as-usual" - He has reached a whole new way of being human. Likewise, He wants to raise us up to a higher way of life, becoming New Creations in Him. His breath, His Spirit, and His mercy are the ways in which He refashions us into His Likeness after sin has disfigured us!

Aflame 45 - Defeating Death By Death

The grave has an insatiable appetite - it forever consumes men and women without hope of release. Throughout the centuries, philosophers and wise men have sought to make sense of the mystery of death - but none could conquer it...until a Man comes in disguise to defeat the ancient dragon that has held us bound. He wins the battle in a most unexpected way - by being consumed by death, He conquers death...by surrendering Himself to the grave, He overcomes the grave. And we who have Him dwelling in our souls will also know that same victory over death.

Aflame 44 - Once We Were Slaves

To celebrate Passover recalls the mighty deeds that God had worked to bring His people out of slavery into freedom. But there is a deeper, more ancient bondage which has held us bound since the beginning of time. We needed another Passover Lamb, slain for us, to set us free from this bondage - and we mystically participate in this freedom every time we make present the Sacrifice of Calvary in the Mass.

Aflame 43 - A Crucified King

The Jews were awaiting a Messiah like David - the King who brought about an earthly reign of justice. How surprised they were, then, when their Messiah stood before them wearing a crown of thorns and rejected by men. Likewise, we all want to love Jesus when He promises us the joys of Heaven - do we love Him when He leads us to the Cross?

Aflame 42 - The Amazing St. Joseph

We are in the month dedicated to St. Joseph, the silent yet strong father of Jesus Christ. Let's look at some aspects of what makes him truly amazing, and how his holy characteristics can impact and change our lives!

Aflame 41 - No More Excuses

It's easy to make excuses in the spiritual life, especially in Lent. Even the Pharisees made excuses for their lack of faith in the Gospel. But when we consider the lavish invitation that God is offering us and the amazing ways He has shown His love, we ought to put away our excuses and make resolution to follow Him with our whole heart!