
The “Fast-ing” Way to Heaven
Like many people, I have been searching for a diet which would actually work for me. But we all know that many diet plans are

Like many people, I have been searching for a diet which would actually work for me. But we all know that many diet plans are

The Parable of The Talents (Mt 25:14-30) is a powerful reminder that God has invested in each of us. And it is our sacred duty

Like many, I thought I had a decent understanding of Psalm 23 (The Lord is My Shepherd). But there may be some nuances I missed!

How often have you heard someone say “It’s not fair”? Chances are you’ve heard these words uttered or even loudly exclaimed more than once. The

My two favorite parables are The Parable of the Talents (Mt 25:14-30) and The Vineyard Owner and His Workers (Mt 20:1-16). In God’s Will, Our Initiative by

Most, if not all Christians, know about Jesus multiplying the loaves and fish. What many do not know, however, is that there were actually two

We have all heard the expressions “push the envelope” and “think outside the box.” They seem to be clearly modern expressions. The first expression is

I do not know who the Jones’s are, but I keep hearing how everyone wants to keep up with them. I have to wonder ‘why?’

We associate dance recitals with performers who are wrapped up with doing well on stage. Applause, awards being handed out, and photos during or at

TGIF . . . Who has not heard that expression of weekly survival signaling weekend revival? My research indicates that the expression coalesced from the popular celebrations of

Most all of us have read or heard the story of Saul’s conversion from murderous enemy of Christ’s people to legendary evangelist for God (Acts

It’s name means House of Bread. This seems a fitting label since from Bethlehem came the Bread of Life. And in many ways it represents

I once read that the average person looks at his or her phone roughly 100 times a day. This would be an average between an

When I opened the letter from my diocese I could not believe my eyes. I had not been accepted into their diaconate formation program. I

For many people, the past two months have been nothing short of a recurring nightmare on more levels than they want to assess. A transcendent

We have all been told to look on the bright side at some point in our lives. Or maybe you were told to view the

They say that every family needs somebody like me. Your family probably even has someone like me. I am ‘The Careful One.’ I am the

We have all heard the warning about “living in the past.” It’s not a wise thing to do. I know that I often catch myself

Saint Teresa of Avila has provided us with many inspirational quotes and meditations which can guide us to a closer connection with God. I would

In the Gospel reading for Sept. 8, Jesus tells us that truly following Him requires a series of continuous commitments. But for many, such commitments

Being a Christian means following in Christ’s footsteps. We get it – actions speak louder than words. Our purpose and mission in this world is

The recent gospel story of Martha and Mary (LK 10: 38-42) is one of the most powerful and profound expressions of an eternal struggle many