Articles
Did Jesus Really Want us to Eat His Body?
What did Jesus mean by his mysterious words at the Last Supper: “Take this, all of you, and eat of it, for this is my body
A Bullet, A Pope & Our Lady of Fatima for Today
Imagine a Pope approaching a statue of Mary, carrying a bullet in his hand, putting the bullet in Mary’s crown, and repeatedly saying to her, “You saved me…You saved me…”
Why Honor the Saints?
We as Catholics often try to clarify that we don’t worship the saints. We just honor them. But is there really a difference?
The First Step of Prudence
Prudence is the virtue that most immediately helps us live our lives on target. When we regret a decision, find ourselves in a sticky situation that was quite avoidable, or just sense our lives are not heading in the right direction, it is often because this foundational cardinal virtue was not at the forefront of our actions.
Mary at the Finish Line: The Assumption
We marvel at what God did for Mary, but we might feel she is too far removed from our own experience.
Agony, Anxiety and Decisiveness
Do you agonize over big decisions or get anxious about the future? Are you afraid of commitments? Do you change your mind a lot? These tendencies may be an indication of a lack of prudence.
“The Rosary is Hard!” – 5 Keys to Get Started
Many great popes, saints, and Christian leaders have exhorted us to pray the rosary. It’s a powerful prayer, they say, one that can change your life, strengthen the family…
The Power of Tithing and Almsgiving
Stewardship. Time, talent, and treasure. Appeal. Those words are often merely associated with pleas to raise money for the Church. But if we understood the biblical concepts of stewardship, tithing, and almsgiving, it would revolutionize the way we look at charitable giving.
Temperance and Self-Possession
The focus of temperance is not about denying oneself pleasure. Temperance, rather, is about giving us the ability to experience the greatest goods in life
“I Disagree” Doesn’t Mean “I Hate You” – Excerpt from Edward Sri’s Newest Book
There’s a big difference between making a judgment and judging someone’s soul.
Is Mary’s Queenship Biblical?
Have you ever wondered why Catholics treat Mary like a queen? After all, the Scriptures don’t seem to tell us anything about this simple woman
The Real Mary of the Nativity
Mary at the Nativity challenges us to consider, how do we respond when life takes an unexpected turn?
Step-By-Step Guide to Walk with Jesus this Holy Week
We can accompany Jesus during the climax of Holy Week by reading the parts of the Passion Narratives
Coronavirus: Meeting God in Uncertainties
The coronavirus news suddenly became very personal to me on Friday, March 13 at 11:30 a.m. when I got the call from my wife.
My Sunday Without Mass
We trust that God sees our hearts — hearts that long for him, perhaps more than ever before.
What to Do When You Can’t Go to Mass—An In-Home Celebration of the Word
When we are unable to participate in Holy Mass, we can still recite some of the prayers from the liturgy
Advent with Mary: “In Haste”
Two words about Mary from the Bible describe most of our lives in December: “in haste.”
A Biblical Response to Church Scandal: What Can We Do?
We must go deeper, into the heart of the Gospel.
The Romance of Lent: How to Give Your Lent a Great Start
The words Lent and romance typically don’t go together.