Presence | The Face of Grace Project

The most important person on earth

by The Face of Grace Project | May 14, 2023 | Presence

Mothers are closer to God the Creator than any other creature… What on God’s good earth is more glorious than this; to be a mother? (Joseph Cardinal Mindszenty)

Returning to the fold

by The Face of Grace Project | May 7, 2023 | Presence

It is Jesus’ desire that no one be lost from Him but, rather, that all convert and live with Him now and for eternity. He wants us to take part in His project: the salvation of souls. What stops us from bringing the lost back into the fold?

Remaining in the fold

by The Face of Grace Project | Apr 29, 2023 | Presence

Christ is our Good Shepherd and we are His sheep. Those sheep on the outskirts of the fold can easily stray, being separated from the very person, the shepherd, who provides for their existence. But those in the center of the fold remain close to the shepherd and have less risk of harm or being cut off from him. Am I willing to remain in the center of the fold with Him?

Faith, Faithfulness, and Mercy

by The Face of Grace Project | Apr 16, 2023 | Presence

The profundity of Christ’s mercy can be life changing if we allow it to sink in. Even when we are left to the natural consequences of our sin, in His mercy Jesus spares us the full impact of those consequences. He permits that which He can later use to bring us back into covenant with Him.

Where grace abounds

by The Face of Grace Project | Apr 9, 2023 | Presence

It is a paradoxical truth that between suppression of the past and obsession with the future lies the present moment where grace abounds.

Singularity of focus

by The Face of Grace Project | Apr 2, 2023 | Presence

For too many years I merely saw Easter as a relief from fasting and abstaining while I rushed to the freezer to thaw out my favorite chocolate candies! Now instead of chocolates, the paradox of the Cross cries out for my attention.

Becoming what we worship

by The Face of Grace Project | Mar 26, 2023 | Presence

Lent is a time to reflect upon how we have changed in relation to God. It is a time to ask the question: Do I want to look Catholic or be Catholic?

Do not be amazed if the world hates you

by The Face of Grace Project | Mar 19, 2023 | Presence

Laetare Sunday is our day to recollect in the reality of true love existing in a hostile world. Jesus chose to suffer and die for us so that one day we will be resurrected in Him and live eternally in praise of our Father. By His grace, we experience moments of that now; a foretaste of Heaven to help us persevere.