Open Line, Tuesday

With the Lenten season underway, here are a few ideas for how to begin the spiritual journey into the desert to prepare for the suffering, death and resurrection of our Lord. Join us for Open Line Tuesday with Fr. Wade Menezes.

Lenten fasts have a tendency to be oriented toward “giving up” things like food, television or coffee – and this is a good thing. But there are many other creative ways we can welcome Jesus’ healing touch into our lives this Lent. Here are some suggestions you may want to consider on Open Line Tuesday with Fr. Wade Menezes.

The number “40” appears in the Bible some 157 times. In Sacred Scripture, the number “40” signifies such things as new life, new growth, transformation, a change from one great task to another great task, etc. “40” also symbolizes a time of trial, testing, and waiting. For more don't miss today's Open Line Tuesday with Fr. Wade Menezes.

The “Sermon on the Mount” is Jesus' masterpiece. Many scripture scholars, for example, refer to it as the “greatest discourse” ever given. In it, readers can find most of the significant themes relevant to the remainder of St. Matthew's Gospel about Jesus. The Beatitudes point out God's favor toward humanity rather than God's demand. More on today's Open Line Tuesday with Fr. Wade Menezes.

Saint Thomas Aquinas teaches that there are five expressions of the divine will in God which are meant to lead us and guide us in life. Let's dive in with Fr. Wade Menezes on Open Line Tuesday.

Join Fr. Wade Menezes' Open Line Tuesday and learn ten scripturally-based ways to be other-centered as opposed to being self-centered.

Fr. Wade Menezes takes your calls on Faith, Family & Fellowship. Today's topic: Cell Phone Discipline.

There are Seven Implications that the Sacrament of Baptism has for our lives as a Christian, each of which arises from a “particular dimension” of the Sacrament itself. This is why we celebrate the Baptism of the Lord: So that the members may rejoice with their Head – and all together form a body: A “Baptized” body in Christ. Join Open Line Tuesday with Fr. Wade Menezes.

The Epiphany (“manifestation”) of the Son of God to the world begs belief from each one of us, by which, like the Magi, we will be led home “by another way” [and not rely on worldly ways] – but rather follow the way of Jesus Christ, Who is the Way, the Truth and the Life (John 14:6). Join us for Open Line Tuesday with Fr. Wade Menezes.

It’s that time of year again! … When self-imposed “New Year’s Resolutions” make us hopeful of living better Christian lives – both spiritually and bodily – for the next twelve months. Join Fr. Wade Menezes for tips on how to make the best of this upcoming year on Open Line Tuesday.

How is it possible for God to become man? Why would God become man? This are the questions we are answering in today's Open Line Tuesday with Fr. Wade Menezes. Join us!

The O Antiphons are an ancient liturgical antiphon (or, response) sung or recited during the last seven days of Advent; that is, one each day from December 17 through December 23, as part of the Liturgy of the Hours (specifically, during the Evening Canticle Magnificat of Mary). Join Fr. Wade Menezes in Open Line Tuesday.

Advent comes from the Latin word meaning “coming” (Ad venio). In general, the word advent regards the coming or arrival of a notable person, thing, or event. Well, Jesus is coming, and Advent is intended to be a season of preparation for His arrival. Join Fr. Wade Menezes on today's Open Line Tuesday.

For the penitent, there are four aspects of a proper confession: the examination of conscience, followed by what are traditionally known as the three acts of the penitent. More on today's Open Line Tuesday with Fr. Wade Menezes.

Preparation for the celebration of Holy Mass and reception of Holy Communion is an essential element of our share in this Sacrament of Sacraments – indeed, of this “source and summit of the Christian life” – the celebration of the Holy Eucharist. Here are five things we should do to make ourselves ready and prepared to receive Holy Communion more fruitfully and efficaciously. Join us for Open Line Tuesday with Fr. Wade Menezes.