Posts by Brett and Taylor Akins
Do Not Be Afraid
One of my earliest memories as a child was when I was in kindergarten and waiting on my mom to pick me up from school. I remember being genuinely fearful that she forgot about me and wouldn’t come to pick me up. Deep down I knew she would eventually be there but until I saw…
Read MoreA Love That Moves Mountains
This season calls us into a deeper love and communion with our Lord. We choose to either give things up, make sacrifices, or grow in holiness for 40 days. But, what about when the 40 days of Lent are over? I imagine how happy we make our Father during the Lenten season – giving Him…
Read MoreLent is Here
The Season of Lent, as you know, is a very special time of the year. It’s not just a time to give up sweets or avoid meat on Fridays, but rather a time to deepen our devotion to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ through prayer, fasting, and almsgiving. Prior to the start of Lent,…
Read MoreBrotherly Bond
I am the only girl in my immediate family. I am also the oldest and have two younger brothers and was often jealous of the bond my brothers had. They had each other to play with and would ditch me to do typical boy things like play sports or video games or cars when they…
Read MoreThe Greatest Gift
As we excitedly anticipate the arrival of our Lord and Savior, I am also reminded of the humilityand trust of His mother, Mary. I think of her at the foot of the cross, as she likely reminisced the very day she brought our Lord into this world. She was trusting from beginning to the end,…
Read MorePrepare
As we quickly approach the season of Advent, you will notice several things that change around your household, and many others who celebrate Christmas with their families. Trees are put up; lights are strung, and baked goods and spirits are enjoyed amongst your social gatherings. People go shopping and buy many gifts for family and…
Read MoreBuilding Christ’s Body
Our Church literally depends on each one of us to be living in holiness. Whew, talk about a lot of pressure; however, it’s true. “Joined and held together by every supporting ligament, with the proper functioning of each part, brings about the Body’s growth and builds itself up in love.” (EPH 4:16) When we are…
Read MoreWhat Am I Working For?
“What profit has man from all the labor which he toils at under the sun?” In today’s readings, this verse really stood out to me. What do people really gain from all the hard work they do here on earth? It doesn’t matter if you’re a fool or if you’re very wise, ultimately everyone’s time…
Read MoreWorthy of the Kingdom
Whose Kingdom are you really serving? This was the point Jesus was trying to make to the religious leaders in today’s readings. They set out all of these rules and guidelines in the name of “leading people to the Kingdom”. However, Jesus points out that they were only really doing it for their own pride.…
Read MoreFeast Day of Saint Mary Magdalene
The Feast of Saint Mary Magdalene is a very special day, and she is a very prominent Saint whose impact is well known. In today’s readings, there are several texts that really stood out to me that I believe deserve attention. “So, whoever is in Christ is a new creation.” Mary Magdalene is a prime…
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