Social media influencers & beg-packing.  Begging/mendicant movement is a part of the history of our Church. When are motives properly aligned for begging/asking for the generosity/help of others? What’s the return on investment on a college degree? Can you put a quantitative value on your holiness? Peace and division in the world.

Why do Catholics care about buildings when people form the Body of Christ? Dedication of a church and altar. Every Catholic church is a home to the Universal Church which reflects the dwelling in heaven. Beautiful churches are important: they inspire and remind us of the importance of community. Interest in astrology and new age […]

Update from the car “break in”; is the Benedict Option the way to go? Do germs and viruses remain on chalice? Moral influence of godparents. Make signs to others, not for your glory, but that others will know Jesus

Goodbyes & Hellos: this is the season when priests are moving parishes and/transitioning roles within their diocese/orders. Challenges to spiritual growth; clearing out the clutter! How are we growing for the Lord? Do we accept change and allow growth along the way? Did CA Catholics voicing their opposition have an effect on the withdrawal of […]

Preparedness: when was your last confession? Are there times when you should not go to Mass? Never let your emotional state of mind keep you from the Sacraments.  Delayed gratification, reliability and short term goals. Do we place our trust in something other than God? What is it about pyrotechnics that gets people excited?

Bishops upholding Catholic teaching. Opinions that differ with Church teaching do not equal an “informed conscience.” Our experience shapes our encounter with God. What errors in judgment create gaps? Tasks left incomplete are remembered well. What’s undone and taking up space in your mind?

There are no substitutes for authentic holiness. Peering into the things of God: do you become dizzy? The less we experience the things of God, the more uncomfortable we are with things of God. What makes an authentic apology in the Christian life? If all have fallen short of the glory of God, why would […]

The love of God in obedience and self-offering. Are we expressing the same love we depend on? Who goes to death for the uninterested sinner? Is the Church falling apart? The Holy Spirit has not left us. We have a grave responsibility to live in unity. Woman wants an exorcism, but is denied?

Rooting the cause of abuse of power. It’s important to reflect on our own authority – are we exercising our authority well? Responsibility to leadership: control of zeal, impatience, impulsiveness. Need a spiritual pick me up? Jesus wants deep connection. If you’re not peaceful after prayer, are you doing something wrong?  

Small things can lead to great growth in the spiritual life. Changing your outlook on the disciplines of spiritual life. Do we remember the power and beauty of the Mass? 4 Signs of being a Christian: reflections on today’s Papal Audience