There are two things that have to be true for any of this Christianity stuff to make sense. 1. Jesus has to be who he says he is. 2. There has to be a reason we are all striving for at the end or nothing we do here matters. 

This weeks homily was the closing Mass for the high school youth retreat known as "The Rez". 

In this week's homily we look at someone who endure a life of hardship and terrible circumstances, yet still managed to always have a joyful disposition because of her love for God. 
God still loves us when bad things happen, its up to us to choose to love him back in spite of difficult times. 

By nature I am extremely lazy. I often ask what is the least amount of something I can do and still bring about a good end. Im no different when it comes to faith. I often find myself asking, what is the least amount of effort required to receive a miracle? Today's gospel provides us with the answer. 

Every week at Mass people like to throw up different gang signs. Sometimes its because they are lazy and sometimes its because they dont know any better. 

Being a good steward with what Jesus has given us in all things. And sometimes this means things need to change. 

The people of Israel give in to idolatry, the Psalm prays for a new heart, Paul is thankful that he's no longer arrogant, and Jesus talks about sheep in the Gospel. What does this have do with an alcoholic? more than you might think. 

There are so many decisions we have to make during a single day that it can sometimes be overwhelming knowing if we made a good choice or not. If only there was a tool that we could use to know God's will for us. Well you're in luck, there is. 

It seems every year there is more for us to do and less time to do it in. How do I know how to fill my precious time with? What if everything in life seems important, how do I decide what truly is? 

Whats the craziest thing you've ever done for your health? What if the benefits were really good but it was quite challenging? Whats the craziest thing you've ever done for the health of your soul?