On this holy and sad day known as Good Friday, we will have many opportunities to reflect on the suffering of Christ. While this is
As we journey through the forty days of Lent, it’s easy to lose our focus. Even if we remain faithful to our Lenten sacrifices, we
It’s time. I’ve put off writing this for a while, but the time has come. In the past few months, I’ve noticed an increase in
Teach me, LORD, your way that I may walk in your truth. (Ps 86:11) Sounds simple, doesn’t it? I can’t imagine any Christian looking at
“Always let your conscience be your guide” (Jiminy Cricket, from the movie Pinocchio, 1940). “One of the key pastoral problems facing us is the widespread
Although we’d rather not admit it, many of us worry (or are tempted to worry) each day of our lives. One of the reasons that
Pope Francis makes me uncomfortable. There…I said it! Somehow I think that I\’m not the only one who feels this way. Every time the Holy
Over the course of our lives, it is inevitable that we will experience suffering. It is also inevitable that this suffering will cause us to
How important is faith? According to Jesus, it’s VERY important: “Whatever you ask for in prayer, you will receive it if you have faith.” (Matthew
A few years ago, upon hearing of the death of the infamous Dr. Jack Kevorkian, I wrote about the importance of praying for his soul.
Why should I bother to pray? If you’re like me, you’ve probably asked yourself this question at least once in your life. Whether it’s motivated
Why would a loving God allow bad things to happen? The recent tragedy at the Boston Marathon certainly brings this question to the minds of
Although Lent is winding to a close, there is still plenty of time to work on the many bad habits that hurt our relationship with
Since A Worrier\’s Guide To The Bible was released, I’ve been doing a lot of speaking about anxiety. As I visit various parishes, I encounter
