Retreat report: recent holy hour inspires Fr. Matthew. Three modes of prayer: spoken; meditation (seeking the Lord); contemplation (like a close sharing between friends). Research proves: we take the credit for success and blame others for failure. God’s providence is in charge. Can treating yourself like a little child, heal childhood wounds? Today’s gospel reminds […]

Thinking of St. John Vianney: Chastity, Obedience and Simplicity of Life. How do you work on personal holiness and stay accessible? How does fear lead us away from Jesus? ESPN features story on Cloistered Nun

Today’s broadcast is an encore from April 30, 2019 There is a question that is often on Fathers mind. How can we make the church grow? Father discusses the ways we can bring more people to know Jesus.  Father has been reading about confidence. He looks at the meaning of the word trust and confidence […]

Why is obedience necessary? Chastity, poverty and obedience can be learned; there’s a great joy in obedience (even as it may be the most difficult). Obedience originates in humility. Fostering relationships in stressful conditions: BioSphere Project(s). Pressure and resistance produce growth. Catholics: what some might think is dark or macabre is a part of our […]

Our faith journey is determined by the quality of the relationships we discover: first and foremost our relationship with God. If we neglect to enter into relationship/communion our spiritual life will be empty. Who are those people at the Vatican, wearing green? Immoral actions in video games. Bobby Bones.

Everything is vanity! Self-Help vs Being Yourself Did space aliens give the Israelites a nuclear powered Mana Machine?

August, month of the Immaculate Heart of Mary: history of this celebration. Each daily mass includes a “collect prayer” that connects to the Sunday celebration of the mass. Sunday described “the battle.” Can you grasp the reality? Stay vigilant, trust in his mercy! Has social media increased our occasion to break the 8th Commandment: gossip, […]

Today’s broadcast is an encore from April 30, 2019 The Primary Way of Growth for the Church: our example, especially through our participation in the Mass.  When we take care to reverently celebrate Mass, our lives improve (even through trials and tribulation!). There are no downsides to holiness. Past performance affects confidence: in the spiritual […]

Democratic candidate, Marianne Williamson and her connections to the New Age movement. Discover the power of suffering and love in the spiritual life; there’s an answer to our questions in the Holy Trinity. Data points reveal poor understanding of tenants of Catholic faith. Catechesis and evangelization is about establishing a relationship – not merely transmitting […]

Church of England attempts to bring people back to church, installing a mini-golf course in the nave of a medieval cathedral. Theological and catechetical elements communicated through stained glass. Do we appreciate the beautiful architecture of Churches?  St. Basil the Great: if the earth, an inanimate object can be so generous, how much more fruit […]