We are responsible for the devil's hold on worldly power
In Luke, Chapter 4, we read that Jesus was led into the desert by the Holy Spirit. It is here that he encountered the devil, who wished to end Jesus’ ministry before it truly began. I always found very curious the section where the de...Read full story »
Thursday, February 18, 2016
Today, only the players are different
As I read the news of late, I cannot help but think that humanity is, now as much as ever, in need of a Savior. As I reflect on the history of the Church under Roman rule, through Roman persecution, through the heresies and schisms down t...Read full story »
Thursday, December 17, 2015
On 'holding on' and 'letting go'
As I march through the days, I will often try to find meaningful lessons in the little things of life. I was trimming the thorn bushes around my house a few weeks ago (one of my favorite jobs), and a lesson quickly impressed itself...Read full story »
Tuesday, October 13, 2015
Enough is enough!
Recently, Planned Parenthood has been in the news because multiple videos have surfaced featuring staffers discussing the sale of baby body parts. That, to me, was shocking enough; but to watch Planned Parenthood staffers laugh about how to ship baby heads was even more appalling. ...Read full story »
Friday, September 18, 2015
God's reality include purity and constancy
I want to discuss two characteristics I think of when I think of God: purity and constancy. First is purity. Imagine a dam with a body of water on each side. One body of water is pure and unblemished, and the other is natural with all of the possibilities of inconsistency and contaminat...Read full story »
Monday, August 17, 2015
Experiencing our Church in faraway places
My family and I recently vacationed in Florida. The white sand and surf were refreshing for the spirit. One of the first plans we make when on vacation is to find the nearest Catholic church. It’s just one of those things that is a non-option. The experie...Read full story »
Thursday, July 16, 2015
Walking a sometimes-difficult walk … with faith
I will admit that as I begin this article, I am not sure where it will end up. The Christian journey that we all walk daily, to a greater or lesser degree, is not an easy one. It seems so simple on the face of it....Read full story »
Thursday, May 14, 2015
Is it time to ask St. Thomas to intercede for us?
Today, I want to take a look at the Apostle Thomas. What are the two aspects to Thomas that immediately come to mind when we speak of him? First, we believe that he was a twin (the Gospels state he was called “Didymus” or ‘the twin’). Second, he is forever linked to t...Read full story »
Monday, April 13, 2015
Finding meaning in a small piece of Scripture's expanse
In the sixth chapter of Exodus, verse 12, we find Moses questioning God’s choice of him to speak with Pharoah. Moses is asking why Pharoah should listen to him (he states that he is a poor speaker) when even the Israelites wouldn’t listen to him. There are several points I...Read full story »
Monday, March 16, 2015
What are we missing from our lives?
In the first reading at Mass on the fifth Sunday of Ordinary Time, we find Job asking the question, “Is not man’s life on earth a drudgery?” (Jb 7). His lament continues until he finally states that he...Read full story »
Tuesday, February 17, 2015
