Tag Archives: Sacramental Life

The Woman Clothed in the Sun: Her Message Today

A great portent appeared in heaven: a woman clothed with the sun, with the moon under her feet, and on her head a crown of twelve stars. Revelation 12:1 This is the transcript of a talk I was supposed to … Continue reading

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Spiritual Maternity

But He answered and said to them, “My mother and My brothers are these who hear the word of God and do it.” Luke 8:21 Susan Skinner Talk on Spiritual Maternity – Goretti House Retreat, Nashville, TN

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What is reality? – a dream

Jesus said to them, “If you were blind, you would have no sin; but now you are saying, ‘We see,’ so your sin remains. John 9:41 I had another of those surreal dreams on Saturday night.  One where it I … Continue reading

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Transcript of Talk on Prayer and Sacramental Life

Transcript of a Talk I gave to parents of Confirmation students on November 11, 2018 I want to say welcome to all the Confirmation parents and thank you for being here to guide your children on their journey towards receiving … Continue reading

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Pondering China – Rise of the Dragon

The gates of hell by Auguste Rodin “And so I say to you, you are Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church, and the gates of the netherworld shall not prevail against it. I will give you the keys … Continue reading

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Guardians of Divine Life

“No, the end for which God has instituted the priesthood has been to appoint on earth public persons to watch over the honor of his divine majesty, and to procure the salvation of souls.” –  Saint Alphonsus Maria de Liguori By: Susan Skinner … Continue reading

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The Three Witnesses, The Initiation Sacraments and Sacramental Life

Simone Martini – Crucifixtion – Orsini Altarpiece 1333 “This is the one who came through water and blood, Jesus Christ, not by water alone, but by water and blood. The Spirit is the one that testifies, and the Spirit is truth.  So … Continue reading

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