Ah, Lent! That time of year when we spend a little more time than usual reflecting on how much we have distanced ourselves from God
What is the point of the Lenten sacrifices [1]? Why do we fast on some days, abstain from meat on others, and then also give
Spending 2.5 days in silence was certainly a new and enriching experience for me and my spiritual life. I wrote and read so much, it’s
By now, you’ve probably been asked, “What are you doing for Lent?” And, whether you’re willing to share, you likely have an answer. You probably
“Remember the days past when, after you had been enlightened, you endured great contest of suffering… Therefore, do not throw away your confidence; it will
I do think one of the things that is lacking today is the mental space, and permission to contemplate one’s life, and the meaning of
In Jesus’ day, the word “hypocrites” didn’t really have any bad connotations. Actually, it just meant an actor in a play. Hypocrite literally means “one
“I know how to be humbled, and I also know how to abound. In any and all circumstances I have learnt the secret both to
Today is the feast of St. Josephine Bakhita, a woman of incredible strength and perseverance. Kidnapped at age seven from her home in Sudan and
As Catholics, it is of grave importance that we recognize the danger involved when we take part in occult practices, such as playing with a
Are you a disciple? I would guess that in this church today, not everyone is a disciple. Some are here because they are forced to
Something that is often misunderstood about St. Thomas Aquinas’ philosophical psychology is his definition of the will and the intellect. Although he calls the will
Whoever is the main character in your own story (life) is your “god” or “object of worship.” Now, consider it normal for fallen humans, due
A gospel without Kindness is a twisted sort of thing. But do not confuse niceness with kindness. Kindness is a kind of generosity toward another.
The year 2018 was truly a miraculous year for me. I rediscovered myself and more importantly I found the Lord again; what is interesting is
New Year’s resolutions usually seem to be focused on doing things to improve our physical health such as losing weight, eating healthier, or exercising more.
Let me start off by saying that I love Christmas. I really do. While the decorations and tree trimming and family dinners and presents are
To our modern, secular society, Christmas is over. People put the tree up the day after Thanksgiving, go to Christmas parties well before December 25th,
The Incarnation is the marriage of God to every aspect of our humanity. He touches every moment of human life – from its conception to
If God has ever left you feeling the weight of an unmet desire, you understand how agonizing the emptiness can feel. It’s an excruciating type of
Happy New Liturgical Year! With the First Sunday of Advent came a new year in the Catholic Church. Advent is an important time of spiritual
