Scrupulosity: characterized by pathological guilt about moral or religious issues. Exposure and response prevention therapy: sitting with your fears. Jonathan Morris: leaving the priesthood. Occult, new age vs. Historical evidence, scriptural connections and rigorous thought, conversion of heart. Opportunities for conversion: can you use moments of little sufferings to grow in patience?  

Loneliness: killing as many people as obesity & smoking. Is crisis of faith contributing to loneliness? Today is the Feast of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of the Church: As much as Mary looks over us, she demonstrates her holiness by her “yes.” Do you want to see the Church change? Never forget the great […]

Reflecting on the Holy Spirit in the days before Pentecost. Fruits from the Gifts of the Holy Spirit come from living in the Holy Spirit. The gifts are meant for your holiness, and for the holiness of the whole Church. Should human existence include stress? How can stress shape us in the spiritual life? Is […]

Does “identifying” with something create stronger effect? Is “hope” a mind trick? Hope keeps us from vice – where do we put our trust in? With Christianity comes moral imperatives; change of life, organization. When Christ comes into the heart of a believer, boldness follows. June: celebration of The Sacred Heart of Jesus. Do you […]

Tech and the Gospel: can robots deliver a valid blessing? Jeopardy: James Holzhauer’s style. Old town Road: viral video of elementary kids going wild for a song with questionable lyrics. Do we relinquish to the culture, our duty to be an authority figure to our children? Reflection on today’s Gospel: Jesus leaves us so that […]

Three categories of friendship. The phrase St. Francis never said. What is the best way to proclaim the Gospel? The limitations of language in relation to God. Is it faith to believe something because it is logical?

Father talks about the story of Saint Joseph Morello. We have many letters from Saint Joseph Morello.  from when he was very young and also in his older years. Father likes to look at the progression through his letters. He learned by measured practice.   Father was at the first walk for life in San […]

Human composting?! What does the Church teach about how we treat the deceased? Does it make sense to get married…on your deathbed? Climbing Mt. Everest: being in the death zone. When we are pushed to the extreme, our lives of virtue suffer. John 16: 13-15 Ascension: Jesus promises the Holy Spirit.

Seeking connection within the spiritual life: dangers of Santa Muerte. Trust and surrender lead to fruitful connection in Christ. Do we presume God’s mercy? Seal of Confession: the Priest isn’t the only one obliged to observe secrecy of confession. Acts 16:22 – Christ is the answer to the world’s problems.

Priesthood and the Church: Jesus established the Eucharist to unite. Death, grief and life. A recent confession in Rome had Fr. Matthew feeling particularly blessed! What will actually give you joy in life?