It’s above our theological pay grade, but let’s imagine that in God’s plan to save us and invite us to eternal life, he never became man. No incarnation, no Christmas. No journeying among us. No entering into the marrow of first-century Nazareth. No God-Man who wept over his friend Lazarus. No cross, death or resurrection.
In this alternate reality, imagine… [Read the rest of our column in the current issue of the Arlington Catholic Herald here].
Become a Trinity House Community Supporter
Thanks to so many supporters who have already stepped forward, we’ve reached 70% of our year-end $150K as of today! And the Trinity House mugs are moving off the shelves quickly, thanks to the limited-time offer for new monthly supporters! For all new monthly donors at $10 or more between now and 12/31, we’ll send a beautiful Trinity House Cafe + Market mug — for you, or to wrap up and give to a loved one.
Will you join us and make your year-end gift here as together, we seek to inspire, equip, and encourage families? Your monthly commitment or year-end gift of $500, $250, $100, $50, or any amount will help us reach many more families in the year ahead! We are so grateful for the $10/month donors who are also stepping forward. Thank you!
> “Ten Simple Ways to Prepare for Christmas this Week” (Catholic Exchange) by Fr. Ed Broom includes this: “Clean the stable of your heart.”
> “Why the Magnificat is the Perfect Prayer for Advent” (OSV News) by Kenneth Craycraft
> Last year at this time, we traveled to Irondale, AL, to the EWTN studios to record this two-part interview on Advent, family life, and cultivating a faith-filled home on the At Home with Jim and Joy show.
> Our currently featured post at the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops is “Still Time to Make Things Right,” in which we focus on what it could mean to “make straight our relationships—first with the Lord through the Sacrament of Reconciliation, but then with one another…”
> Curious to learn more about the Trinity House mission and how you might support the ministry at year-end? Spend a few minutes watching thes inspiring testimonials here at our YouTube channel! Or read our 2023 Ministry Impact report here.
> Advent and Christmas products are on the shelves at our ministry’s award-winning Trinity House Cafe + Market in Leesburg, VA. Let your Christmas shopping begin here! And don’t forget the easy gift option of a Trinity House Cafe gift card. Stop by the cafe, or order an e-gift card here.
“The practical framework provided by Soren and Ever inspired parents in our Catholic school community! They left each session not only with a better understanding of the domestic church, but with concrete strategies for fostering the faith within their homes. Additionally, the shared experience allowed parents to make meaningful connections and to support one another in their commitment to building their own Trinity House.” —David Conroy, Principal, All Saints Catholic School, Manassas |
