While every serious believer is open to God’s love, power and grace, some seem to experience nonstop miracles in their lives while others never see
Have you wondered why an increasing percentage of society seems to be anxious, nervous, and out of sorts these days? Just look at large modern
I have spent the past several months often feeling like I was drowning. We started the year with my whole family having COVID including my
When we undergo trials, we fight the battle of fear. It seems endless: fear of the current situation, fear of the future, fear of what
We’re called to imitate Our Lady’s “fiat” in our own lives. At the Annunciation, after Gabriel tells her about conceiving and bearing Our Lord, Mary
Surrender is the first essential step to inviting God’s presence and action into our lives. To help in this process, we must meditate on the
I went to the chapel the other day to pray as I was struggling with many things and many people. I was thinking about how
Everyday events bombard us with what seems to be bad news compounded by bad news. Fear becomes more of a factor in our lives. Fear
And being in an agony he prayed more earnestly; and his sweat became like great drops of blood falling down upon the ground. (Luke 22:44)
No, I do not choose the winding path. Instead, give me the straight path. I want the simplicity of a quick and easy answer –
What is your new year resolution going to be? Since we just started a new liturgical year in the Church, finished Advent and celebrated Jesus’
Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen (Hebrews 11:1). This summer I was overcome with fear when
Do you ever feel like you have been abandoned by God? Maybe you are in a bad season of suffering, battling depression or desolation in
In 1965 The Lovin’ Spoonful recorded their hit, Do You Believe in Magic. A happy, feel-good song, it went on to take ninth place in
Recently, I was considering the reasons people give for rejecting religion, specifically Christianity. A pretty common refrain seems to be that most do not want
And Mary said, “Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord; let it be to me according to your word.” (Luke 1:38) Christmas brings a
The giving of oneself to God and to neighbor is not only an act of charity. Giving it all requires a deep faith as well.
The highlight of a recent camping trip was meeting a Hungarian dinosaur-enthusiast. He wasn’t scared of our three small, crazy children. In fact, he and
Recently, I experienced disappointment. Upon hearing this news, I could not help but complain and feel sorry for myself. “Why would God take away this
My defeat and subsequent surrender were key to my salvation, delivering me from an egotistical life which focused on my own strength and effort, not
Pope Francis rattles many conservatives with his inclusive attitude towards other religions. On May 18, 2013, the pope reiterated this theme, “Every man and every woman
In the Old Testament, the Azazel goat, translated as scapegoat, was one of two goats chosen for a ceremony on The Day of Atonement. The