INTRODUCTION Welcome to the Lampstand Library’s Free Resource Directory These carefully curated online tools and texts are faithful to the teachings of the Catholic Church and freely available. Whether you are just beginning your journey with Scripture or returning to…
Curiosity Stop #1: The Mystery of the Flying Friar Did You Know?There was a saint who reportedly… flew.Yes — not in an airplane, not in a dream — but in real life. Meet St. Joseph of Cupertino, a humble…
Essentials Foundation Level Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly…”— Colossians 3:16 Welcome to a New Way of Studying Scripture Have you ever read a verse in the Bible and paused, wondering:“What is God really saying here? How…
Where Is Your Road To Emmaus? Before You Begin: This reflection is inspired by the Gospel account of the Road to Emmaus. …
Walking The Lenten Garden The Budding Twig Second Sunday Lent These reflections grow out of simple moments in the garden during the season of Lent. In the quiet rhythms of creation, we are reminded to slow down, to notice what…
Walking The Lenten Garden The Lenten Rose First Sunday Lent These reflections grow out of simple moments in the garden during the season of Lent. In the quiet rhythms of creation, we are reminded to slow down, to notice what…
A Quiet Journey Begins A 7-Part Devotional Journey Through Uncertainty and Grace Welcome. This is a sacred space for those who find themselves in-between —between the prayer and the answer,between the longing and the letting go,between what was and what…
Bread From Heaven “In returning and rest you shall be saved; in quietness and in trust shall be your strength.” — Isaiah 30:15 (RSV-2CE) Today’s Portion Anna didn’t know what to do with silence. So she tried to outwork it. She…
Bread from Heaven “In returning and rest you shall be saved; in quietness and in trust shall be your strength.” — Isaiah 30:15 (RSV-2CE) Today’s Portion Anna didn’t know what to do with silence. So she tried to outwork it.…
Bread from Heaven “My soul waits for the Lord more than watchmen for the morning.” — Psalm 130:6 (RSV-2CE) Today’s Portion The morning was unusually still.No email pings. No to-do list buzzing in her mind.Just a soft sliver of quiet. Anna…