Facebook Twitter Pinterest Gmail LinkedIn In this digital age, where information is readily accessible at our fingertips, we are faced with a new challenge: discerning the truth amidst the vast sea of online content. As a Catholic, our faith calls us to seek truth and embrace it. However, we must recognize that the rise of […]

Facebook Twitter Pinterest Gmail LinkedIn Filled with the Holy Spirit, Jesus returned from the Jordan and was led by the Spirit into the desert for forty days to be tempted by the devil. He ate nothing during those days, and when they were over, he was hungry. The devil said to him, “If you are […]

Facebook Twitter Pinterest Gmail LinkedIn As human beings, we all long for a deeper connection with God. We want to hear His voice, feel His presence, and know that He is with us in our daily lives. But how can we achieve this? How can we hear God’s voice amidst the noise and chaos of […]

Facebook Twitter Pinterest Gmail LinkedIn Did you ever have that toy as a child that you took wherever you went? Mine was a stuffed monkey named Mooch.  I don’t know why it was my favorite, but I brought him everywhere for years until I lost it. Needless to say I was a nervous wreck for […]

Facebook Twitter Pinterest Gmail LinkedIn I had fifty eyes glaring back at me with exhaustion and boredom. It was my first foray into a Catholic middle school classroom as a guest teacher for religion. I was twenty-one years old, relatively “hip” by preadolescent standards, and one week on the job as a new parish youth […]

Facebook Twitter Pinterest Gmail LinkedIn Gospel of Matthew 13:1-23 On that day, Jesus went out of the house and sat down by the sea.Such large crowds gathered around himthat he got into a boat and sat down,and the whole crowd stood along the shore.And he spoke to them at length in parables, saying:“A sower went […]

Facebook Twitter Pinterest Gmail LinkedIn The Parable of the Unmerciful Servant Then Peter came to Jesus and asked, “Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother or sister who sins against me? Up to seven times?” Jesus answered, “I tell you, not seven times, but seventy-seven times. “Therefore, the kingdom of heaven is like a king who […]

Facebook Twitter Pinterest Gmail LinkedIn I must admit, that patience is not a virtue that comes easily to me. Waiting for something, whether it’s a package from Amazon or standing in line at the grocery store, tends to frustrate me. Even sitting in traffic on the highway can test my patience to its limits. Waiting […]

Facebook Twitter Pinterest Gmail LinkedIn Gospel of Mark 1:14-20 After John had been arrested,Jesus came to Galilee proclaiming the gospel of God:“This is the time of fulfillment.The kingdom of God is at hand.Repent, and believe in the gospel.” As he passed by the Sea of Galilee,he saw Simon and his brother Andrew casting their nets […]

Facebook Twitter Pinterest Gmail LinkedIn Sunday Gospel Jesus and his disciples set outfor the villages of Caesarea Philippi.Along the way he asked his disciples,“Who do people say that I am?”They said in reply,“John the Baptist, others Elijah,still others one of the prophets.”And he asked them,“But who do you say that I am?”Peter said to him […]

Facebook Twitter Pinterest Gmail LinkedIn There are two things we often forget about sin: that it is timeless and that it is optional.  Sadly, in the modern world, we often treat temptation as though it is far more challenging now than it was in the past. While the proliferation of technology indeed makes sin far […]

Facebook Twitter Pinterest Gmail LinkedIn Technology has significantly impacted how people communicate and connect and it will continue to do so in the future. The Catholic Church is not immune to this change, and it has embraced using digital platforms to reach out to its followers. One effective way the Catholic Church can use technology […]

Facebook Twitter Pinterest Gmail LinkedIn This is what John the Baptist proclaimed: “One mightier than I is coming after me.I am not worthy to stoop and loosen the thongs of his sandals.I have baptized you with water; he will baptize you with the Holy Spirit.” It happened in those days that Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee and […]

Facebook Twitter Pinterest Gmail LinkedIn Discover the Beauty, the Riches, and the Profound Meaning of the Mass! Everything we say and do in the Liturgy is steeped in biblical language. “A Biblical Walk Through the Mass” explores the extraordinary biblical roots of the Liturgy and reveals what it all means and why it all matters. […]

Facebook Twitter Pinterest Gmail LinkedIn On the path that led to the Old Testament  Although I am now a joyfully practicing Catholic, for nearly thirty years of my adult life, I lived as an evangelical Protestant.  It was during those years that love of Scripture became the engine of my spiritual life.  I learned how […]

Facebook Twitter Pinterest Gmail LinkedIn A Clear Path to a Deeper Relationship with God You know prayer is important but still find it challenging. Perhaps it’s hard to find time, or you’re unsure what to do when you pray. Or maybe you feel discouraged by your weaknesses and your inability to overcome them. If you […]

Facebook Twitter Pinterest Gmail LinkedIn While the crowd was pressing in on Jesus and listeningto the word of God,he was standing by the Lake of Gennesaret.He saw two boats there alongside the lake;the fishermen had disembarked and were washing their nets.Getting into one of the boats, the one belonging to Simon,he asked him to put […]

Facebook Twitter Pinterest Gmail LinkedIn We are all familiar with the dynamics of being part of a family. There are moments of joy and occasional misunderstandings. Some may feel burdened with the majority of responsibilities, while others may feel overlooked and unable to contribute their skills. There are times of distance, but also joyful reunions […]

Facebook Twitter Pinterest Gmail LinkedIn The Word of God is living and effective (Hebrews 4:12)! That means God is speaking to you through Scripture right now. The questions Jesus asked back then are relevant to you today. He’s not just asking Peter or Paul or the Pharisees these questions; in some way, He is also […]

Facebook Twitter Pinterest Gmail LinkedIn The Sacred Scriptures contain truth and wisdom from God. These truths are eternal and ever relevant— and practical. When you live in accordance with the Word of God everything in your life is ordered. This doesn’t mean you will be free of struggles and suffering. However, you will experience an […]

Facebook Twitter Pinterest Gmail LinkedIn Discipleship is key to evangelization. As Fr. George puts it, “Mass is where the meat is” and oftentimes this is a hard place for people to START their relationship with God. As a result, we need to be inviting people into a relationship with Christ and helping build their spiritual […]

Facebook Twitter Pinterest Gmail LinkedIn The Bible has undergone something of a revival in recent years. The Canadian psychologist, Jordan Peterson, drew global appeal with his lengthy YouTube commentaries on the book of Genesis. Fr. Mike Schmitz’s ‘Bible in a Year’ podcast maintained over 400,000 daily listeners throughout 2021. And recent studies show that a […]

Facebook Twitter Pinterest Gmail LinkedIn What is the Bible? What is the Bible? Where did it come from? The Bible is not one book. It is a library. It is 73 books consisting of various literary genres. There is history, romance, poetry, inspiration, drama, and so much more. In every single page, we believe that […]

Facebook Twitter Pinterest Gmail LinkedIn What Do Catholics Need For Spiritual Survival?

Facebook Twitter Pinterest Gmail LinkedIn The Gospels are the first four books of the New Testament: Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. These books teach us facts about Jesus’ life and share valuable lessons we can learn from the true stories of Christ’s life here on earth. To really understand the faith, it’s essential that we read […]