To deepen our faith, we need time and space. Making room externally and internally in our lives allows us to focus, reflect, and nurture our
How are you doing on your Lenten journey? Are you tempted to stop? I used to think Lent was more of a burden than a
What does it mean to be little? God became little to enter our world. Imagine: A tiny cell grew in Mary’s womb to be born
I recently visited the Smithsonian American Art Museum in Washington, D.C. I am always fascinated by the way someone takes items destined for the garbage
We have entered the Advent Season! A time of waiting as we prepare to celebrate the first coming of our Savior Jesus Christ and renew
“If I have all faith so as to move mountains but do not have love, I am nothing” [1 Corinthians 13:2]. St. Paul says it
I used to be an optimist, but not anymore. I am not worried, though. I have hope. Whether my change of heart has anything to
Have you heard the news? Mel Gibson’s sequel to The Passion of the Christ, titled The Resurrection of the Christ, is planned to be released
The Book of Genesis tells the story of Joseph being sold into slavery by his brothers. In the time that followed, Joseph saw his purpose
You know the saying: We are what we eat. Okay, this is not an article about low carb, high protein diets. Instead, let’s ponder what
One of my favorite hobbies is to make something that’s old new again. With cleansing, restoring, and patient attention to detail, I enjoy making things—that
Sometimes I feel like a cartoon character with an angel on one shoulder and the devil on the other. Which one will rule the day?
We are about halfway through our Lenten journey. How’s it going so far? Sometimes I just want to throw up my hands and call it
When you attend Mass, have you ever pondered what happens at the altar following Holy Communion? It is the Purification of the Sacred Vessels. With
When God created the world and saw that it was good, why did He allow evil to enter? Although God is not the author of
Are you searching for something special this Christmas season? Do you sense something is missing, but you are not sure what it is? You may
The saying goes: If the devil cannot make you bad, he will make you busy. Oh, how true that is! So busy, so distracted, there
How does one have strength in weakness? Consider St. Paul’s boast: “I will rather boast most gladly of my weaknesses, in order that the power
Jesus said: “Those who are well do not need a physician, but the sick do” [Matthew 9:12]. Are we well? Who among us can honestly
St. Augustine said: “God created us without us: but he will not save us without us” [CCC 1847]. Yet so many are leaving the Church.
Consider the Bible passage about the return of the unclean spirit. “Then it goes and brings back with itself seven other spirits more evil than
Recently I saw the movie Jesus Thirsts: The Miracle of the Eucharist. During the movie, I confirmed something that I regret. I expended a lot
