Have patience with all things, but chiefly have patience with yourself. Do not lose courage in considering your own imperfections but instantly set about remedying them – every day begin the task anew.
– St. Francis De Sales
A Love Story In The Time Of Quarantine
Facebook Twitter Pinterest Gmail LinkedIn I wish I had always known God’s loving tenderness. I have been a Catholic all my life but it was only a year ago that I discovered a God who loves us with such magnitude that not only is He powerful, He is also tender, as a terrified new father, […]
The Sheep and The Coin | Liturgy Live 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Facebook Twitter Pinterest Gmail LinkedIn This week on the podcast we talk about God’s forgiveness and his rejoicing at our return to Him. In the first reading we revisit the story of Moses coming down the mountain and finding the people worshipping the golden calf. He reminds God of his promise to the Patriarchs to […]
When Life Requires Us To Wait Patiently For The Unknown | Catholic Bible Study
Facebook Twitter Pinterest Gmail LinkedIn “Living is the infinite patience of always starting over.” Ermines Ronchi A few days ago, I was listening to my friend Massimo and his mother discuss their gardens and vineyard. Much of it was lost on me but I was struck by one detail: they had to wait for the exact […]
What Do The Lamp, The Oil, And Sleepiness Symbolize in The Parable Of The 10 Virgins?
Facebook Twitter Pinterest Gmail LinkedIn For those who have had the experience of keeping watch over a sick person through the night, especially if it was a very close loved one, you know what it means to fight off sleep. You do everything in your power to stay awake; you use every ounce of strength; […]
#OCCUPY VINEYARD? The Madness of Thinking We Can Possess the Vineyard (Gospel Reflection)
Facebook Twitter Pinterest Gmail LinkedIn One of the best ways to enrich your experience at Sunday Mass is to pray the Mass Readings personally and to meditate on a Gospel reflection. A great way of doing this is using the technique of Lectio Divina, a powerful method which we explain here. The following is the […]
How To Overcome The Sense That “Life Is Unfair”
Facebook Twitter Pinterest Gmail LinkedIn “Life is not fair!” Such a temptation and a thought-trap. How do we get past this pitfall? Today’s Gospel reflection helps us by providing three strategies to overcoming this all-too-human struggle that threatens to derail our own personal progress and cooperation with the Holy Spirit. We invite you to watch […]
How To Resist Rushing: What The Parable Of The Wheat And Weeds Can Teach About Patience (Gospel Reflection)
Facebook Twitter Pinterest Gmail LinkedIn One of the best ways to enrich your experience at Sunday Mass is to pray the Mass Readings personally and to meditate on a Gospel reflection. A great way of doing this is using the technique of Lectio Divina, a powerful method which we explain here. The following is the […]
How Jesus Teaches Us To Be Patient and Courageous | Catholic Bible Study
Facebook Twitter Pinterest Gmail LinkedIn St. Ignatius of Loyola explains, “By the term “Spiritual Exercises” is meant every method of examination of conscience, of meditation, of contemplation, of vocal and mental prayer, and of other spiritual activities. “For just as taking a walk, journeying on foot, and running are bodily exercises, so we call Spiritual […]
“But I’m Too Shy To Evangelize…” THINK AGAIN! Jesus Still Calls You to Bring Souls to His Church
Facebook Twitter Pinterest Gmail LinkedIn If I were a dwarf in Snow White, I’d be Bashful—not knowing what to say or when to speak and even forgetting how to utter a sound. In today’s video, Fr. Mike Schmitz claims that he is shy as well, but, as you can see, he doesn’t shy away from […]
5 Truths About Marriage That Are Hard To Understand When You’re Single
Facebook Twitter Pinterest Gmail LinkedIn I recently read Catholic-Link’s ‘A Single Twenty-Something Shares Her Most Intimate Concerns About Dating, Relationships, and Chastity’ article and my heart went out to the writer and her situation. I loved her willingness to make herself vulnerable to us and I loved her words of fortitude and resolve. But what […]
Four Benefits Of Growing In Patience When You’re Single
Facebook Twitter Pinterest Gmail LinkedIn Waiting for the person whom we will love into eternity can sometimes be daunting. At times, the longing can seem unbearable and impatience can set in. While being single can at times be difficult, this time in life can also be one filled with hope and important life lessons that […]
Overcoming Temptation with Prayer and Patience
Facebook Twitter Pinterest Gmail LinkedIn If a man tries to overcome temptations without prayer and patient endurance, he will become more entangled in them instead of driving them away. – St. Mark the Ascetic, On Spiritual Law
3 Virtues That Help Me Thrive As A Military Spouse
Facebook Twitter Pinterest Gmail LinkedIn Being a military spouse is not for everyone. We endure many unique struggles and sufferings. I have found that living out my faith is the most reliable way to thrive in – and not merely survive – our lifestyle. The Three Theological Virtues of Faith: which is trust in God; […]
6 Great Quotes By Saints And Popes On Prayer And Its Importance
Facebook Twitter Pinterest Gmail LinkedIn For any sincere Christian and determined apostle, prayer is an absolute must. It isn’t rare that many seem to doubt in the power of prayer. In fact, I would say it is perhaps the fundamental temptation: God does not listen. Still, more times than not, we are lacking two key […]
