Ben - Lex Orandi (Page 2)

Enriching Christmastime Through Gift Giving All 12 Days

Nov 30, 2024 1 min read

A practice my family began before we found our home in the Catholic Church—but which has been even more enriched since—is spreading the opening of presents across all 12 days of

Liturgy

Nov 3, 2024 reading notes

Liturgy is the perichoresis of the Trinity kenotically extended to invite our synergistic ascent into deification. - David W. Fagerberg, Consecrating the World, 6

Designing a Home Shrine (Prayer Corner)

Oct 8, 2024 4 min read

In our busy lives, finding a space for prayer and reflection can be challenging, which is why the concept of a home shrine is so important to me. It’s a dedicated corner

Singing the Liturgy of the Hours as a Family

Oct 8, 2024 2 min read

One of the most beautiful aspects of Catholic tradition is the practice of praying the Liturgy of the Hours - a way of sanctifying the day through structured prayer and scripture. For my

A Mission of Compassion: Reflections on St. Francis Xavier and Modern Culture

Sep 15, 2024 2 min read

Through my devotion to St. Francis Xavier, I have long admired the spiritual discipline of the early Jesuits, their dedication to learning, and especially St. Francis Xavier’s missionary zeal. His ability to