“I tell you, in just the same way there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous people who have no need of repentance.”
Luke 15:7
Why we confess our sins to a priest? What is a mortal vs veinal sin? Why do we need a priest for Confession when Jesus knows we are sorry? Is Confession in the Bible? We have these answers and more!
The Our Father is our foundational prayer as Catholics. If you’re like me, you’ve said it a few times. As in, a few thousand times. Tens of thousands if you pray the Rosary or Divine Office regularly. It’s easy for something so familiar to become muscle memory and to...
Michael Schattle spent his adult life as a missionary — first, in a traditional sense, as a FOCUS Catholic missionary, then, through active involvement in young adult communities. At the age of thirty-three, on December 2, 2024, Michael died unexpectedly. In...
In nearly 15 years of clinical psychology, it’s hard to imagine just how many people have expressed a deep longing to tangibly feel loved by God – to be able to truly rest in His presence. One of the main obstacles to experiencing the kind of peace that emerges...
Jesus said to his disciples:"I have much more to tell you, but you cannot bear it now.But when he comes, the Spirit of truth,he will guide you to all truth.He will not speak on his own,but he will speak what he hears,and will declare to you the things that are...
I met a guy who’s not Catholic, but he’s Christian. He’s really nice and loves Jesus, and we agree on most things. Should I date him? This, or some variation of it, is one of the most common questions I get asked as a speaker and author of a book on Catholic dating....
Over the past month, it’s felt like the whole world tuned in to Saint Peter’s Square, anxiously waiting and watching with us between the passing of Pope Francis and the elevation of Pope Leo XIV. In a time when we’ve lost a sense of rootedness, people were glued to...
. . . one of the soldiers pierced His side with a spear, and at once there came out blood and water. . . . And . . . scripture says, “They shall look on Him whom they have pierced.” -Jn 19:34, 37 Jesus now hangs dead upon His Cross. No sooner had He breathed His...
Stephen King has entertained readers for decades and many readers have enjoyed seeing his books turned into movies on the big screen. June 6, 2025, marks another moment for fans of King stories turned into film, with the release of The Life of Chuck. The movie...
The Church has been blessed with different images of the Holy Face of Jesus from His time here on earth. After watching the new documentary film, The Face of Jesus (see the film in theaters on June 3rd only), I learned that we have three different images of Jesus’...
Welcome to Come and Be Healed, a Bible study created for Catholic women seeking a deeper intimacy with Jesus through the lens of The Chosen (Season 1). Each session centers on healing—physical, emotional, and spiritual—and how encountering Christ transforms lives....
Anna is a senior at Stephen F. Austin State University. She is working towards getting her degree in graphic design. When she is not busy at school or work she spends her time at the campus ministry or relaxing with a good book or movie.
