“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!
As we celebrate the Feast of Our Lady of Sorrows (September 15), I want to share a story of how God's love was present in the sorrow I experienced about two years ago. I've always had a devotion to the passion of our Lord Jesus Christ because of the way he suffered...
Maybe you shouldn’t be going to daily Mass or praying the Rosary every day. They are both very good things. But one of the mistakes we can make in the spiritual life is to move too quickly from “this is a good thing to do” to “therefore, I should be doing it.” Those...
One of the greatest gifts parents can give their children is not simply knowledge of the Catholic Faith but a love for living it. While children should certainly learn the Creed, the Commandments, and the sacraments, they should also be introduced to the rich...
Twenty-Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year A Gospel Reflection In this Sunday’s Gospel (Mt 18:21-35), we learn that when others sin against us—when they do something that offends, angers or hurts us, it is as though they have incurred a debt with us that must be...
Anglophiles and history lovers will be thrilled by a new movie coming to theaters September 11, 2026: The Uprising, starring Andrew Garfield. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZVkrhHebz1Q The movie portrays the Peasants’ Revolt of 1381 in England. The story of Robin...
Have your kids ever asked why Mary has so many titles? Or maybe it's something you’ve wondered about yourself! In my latest book for middle grade readers, Detective Thomas and the Mysteriously Perfect Plan, amateur sleuth Thomas asks himself why Mary matters to us so...
When I was a student at Saint Francis University in Loretto, Pennsylvania, I walked into the quiet chapel one evening just as the sun was beginning to set. I knelt to pray and, after a moment, looked up to see the sun shining through the windows, creating a shadow of...
Jesus said to his disciples: "If your brother sins against you, go and tell him his fault between you and him alone. If he listens to you, you have won over your brother. If he does not listen, take one or two others along with you, ...
As a lector, this is not a stage opportunity to be in the limelight for yourself, but a wonderful opportunity to radiate and shine for God, as His good news bearer. We can pick up a leaf from Jesus Himself, as written in Luke 4:16-22. As He read the scroll from...
Do you ever feel like the prayer that you do is useless? You have had the same petition for weeks or months, but you see no fruit from your prayer. You might feel like it’s time to throw in the towel and pray for something else or stop praying for that petition...
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.
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