Deacon Lawrence, Author at Queen of Peace Media

This Is The Cost Of Discipleship

Posted by Deacon Lawrence | A Catholic Deacon reflects on Faith, Art, and Our Spiritual Journey (by Lawrence Klimecki)

it did not come without cost. Eleven of the twelve apostles were martyred. They were followed by countless others through the centuries who valued their lives less than the message contained in the fire.

Do You Know Who You Are?

Posted by Deacon Lawrence | A Catholic Deacon reflects on Faith, Art, and Our Spiritual Journey (by Lawrence Klimecki)

Knowing who we are in God’s eyes can give us a tremendous sense of inner peace and strength. This allows us to be faithful to the work God has sent us here to do, no matter how hard it gets.

This Is What Is Important

Posted by Deacon Lawrence | A Catholic Deacon reflects on Faith, Art, and Our Spiritual Journey (by Lawrence Klimecki)

In the sight of God it is not the quantity of our assets that is important but the quality of our being. This attitude is at odds with the world

This is the Perfect Prayer

Posted by Deacon Lawrence | A Catholic Deacon reflects on Faith, Art, and Our Spiritual Journey (by Lawrence Klimecki)

The “Our Father” is the prayer Our Lord Himself gave to us. Jesus teaches us two attitudes that should always shape our prayers.

All of Creation Bears His Mark

Posted by Deacon Lawrence | A Catholic Deacon reflects on Faith, Art, and Our Spiritual Journey (by Lawrence Klimecki)

God has left His mark on all of creation, including man. It really cannot be otherwise. We see this reflected in our own nature.

What is “The Better Part?”

Posted by Deacon Lawrence | A Catholic Deacon reflects on Faith, Art, and Our Spiritual Journey (by Lawrence Klimecki)

We’re called to serve like Martha, with a deep spirit of prayer. And yet, like Mary, we also need times where we’re sitting at the Lord’s feet: looking at him, letting him look at us, and listening to him.

Failure Leads to … Conversion

Posted by Deacon Lawrence | A Catholic Deacon reflects on Faith, Art, and Our Spiritual Journey (by Lawrence Klimecki)

It was apparent failures like these that ended up converting the entire Roman Empire to Christianity. In fact, the whole history of the Church has followed a similar pattern: cross, then resurrection. So we shouldn’t be surprised when we find ourselves on the same path.

Perseverance and the Gospel Plow

Posted by Deacon Lawrence | A Catholic Deacon reflects on Faith, Art, and Our Spiritual Journey (by Lawrence Klimecki)

This earth is no longer our home, and the closer we get to Christ, the more we realize it, the more we feel its sufferings and imperfections. Once we set our hands to the plow, we look forward, we do not look back.

This Is Why We Should Want To Obey

Posted by Deacon Lawrence | A Catholic Deacon reflects on Faith, Art, and Our Spiritual Journey (by Lawrence Klimecki)

Our first parents were faced with the same questions we face today. “Is the Lord to be obeyed in all things whatsoever He commands? Is He a Holy Lawgiver? Are His creatures bound to obey and accept His will? How much do we love Him?