Tag: Holy Spirit

A Link in a Chain

Homily preached by the Reverend Peter M. J. Stravinskas, Ph.D., S.T.D., at the Church of St. Pius X, Forked River, New Jersey, for the Confirmation of Nolan Santos. ‘I am a link in a chain, a bond of connection between persons,’ wrote our latest…

Crossing Yourself When You Enter the Church

Many readers here likely witnessed Baptisms recently, especially if they went to the Easter Vigil Mass. By the grace of the Holy Spirit, we seem to have been blessed with a good number of Baptisms this year. Let’s pray that this undeserved gift…

Remembering the Rest of the Story

Several friends have recently asked for prayers as mothers, friends, even distant acquaintances are seriously ill or lie on their deathbeds. News comes, too, for those of us with memories of storied moments in sports that the great Notre Dame…

Sheila Walsh: When Jesus Shows Up

By The Stream Published on December 9, 2025 Sheila Walsh shares the insights she has gained from a lifetime of seeking the presence of God. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eazbKCoQIbw Like the article? Share it with your friends! And use our…

Awakening to the Father Cry

Several years ago, I was scheduled to preach at a New Year’s ministry gathering on the future of the Pentecostal movement among new generations in the twenty-first century. Keeping with my custom, I had enjoyed turkey, toys, toddlers, and…

Too Busy to Pray? – The Stream

By The Stream Published on November 1, 2025 No Time to Pray? Here’s Your Fix! If your days are packed and prayer keeps getting squeezed out, don’t quit — shift where you pray. In this 14-minute video, Vlad Savchuk shares how he keeps unhurried…