Can having a sense humor bring joy to marriage? Easter Vigil, revisited. God wants to cleanse us of all idols. Lectio Divina (Latin for “Divine Reading”): read, meditate, dialogue, rest Today’s readings: we’ve received the fullness of the truth; are we observing it?

One small change had a profound effect on the ecosystem of Yellowstone National Park. The same is true in the spiritual life: introducing a small habit can have an impact that resounds for decades. Our eternal salvation depends on us, living out our Catholic faith. Rafting: goin’ to church. A simple question: why do you […]

The true purpose and meaning of work. Sanctification through work: every noble service must be from the heart to reflect the image of God. What is sin? Reflections on recent comments from Archbishop Chaput: on harmonious moral life.

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 life, remember how God has worked in your life […]

His mercy endures forever: Reflections following Divine Mercy Sunday; even still we can immerse ourselves in God’s great mercy. Why wait? Confession restores us to grace in order to avoid sin in our life. Don’t forget about how good it feels to be free from sin. Do men suffer more from break-ups? The perils of […]

Why the shortest confession can still have dramatic results. Divine Mercy Sunday is this Sunday: there’s nothing greater than mercy! Padre Pio: over the expanse of his life – as he got older, his masses grew shorter. Technology connects, but can also confuse:unity and contradictions among and the many thoughts and opinions that run counter […]

Coachella, Instagram, Clothing: trends come and go, The truth never fades — faith in Jesus never goes out of style. The truth of Jesus is relevant at all times. Interesting how people try to get comfortable with the sin and disorder in their life to avoid embracing mercy and forgiveness in Jesus. It’s time for […]

Pray the rosary regularly to conquer sin.  Prefer a monotony of grace over a monotony of sin. A daily rosary, once every 24 hours to develop the habit of grace. When you pray the rosary for someone else it has an effect on your own habitual sin. We have to be striving together to pray […]

How can: “be not afraid” and “fear of the Lord,” co-exist in the Bible? Common reasons we experience fear: we’ve been hurt, wounded, traumatized. The key to a relationship with God, is to surrender everything to God. Experience of the Easter Vigil: Romans 6. New life in baptism – if you want to rise with […]

Resurrection: the most significant event in history. Easter Sunday terror attacks on Christians in Sri Lanka; contemplating martyrdom and sainthood in the face of such evil. Two criteria for martyrdom:  willingness to die for the faith; death from hatred for the Church. Novena of Divine Mercy: we are living in a special time to be […]