The world and the Christian celebrate Christmas in nearly opposite ways. For the world, Christmas starts when the Halloween decorations come down and the name of the game is to … Continued
How long can you go without prayer until you notice it? Like a lack of vitamins or exercise, we don’t notice the absence right away, but give it some time … Continued
Music can transport and teach us in a way that other media cannot reach. Hymns can break open the Scriptures by sneaking into our hearts through a back door. They … Continued
Remember back in the dark days of 2020 during the rolling lockdowns when everyone of influence was reassuring us that “we’re all in this together”? It’s the quip we couldn’t … Continued
“Saints burn grace like a 747 burns fuel at takeoff,” wrote the late American philosopher Dallas Willard. If we know that we need fuel to get off the ground, where … Continued
“No one sees a flower, really. It is so small it takes time. We haven’t time, and to see takes time … like to have a friend takes time.” That’s … Continued
It makes sense that many of us struggle with disciplining our children in a way that is consistent, fair, and loving. But what about discipline for ourselves? If you take … Continued
Many of us cradle Catholics eventually outgrow our cradles and realize our trust in God has remained pint-sized. Trust in God is hard enough and yet the world makes it … Continued
The decision to seek emotional healing is always a victory. As a Christian, the desire for healing takes on a further dimension: we long to become the person we were … Continued
The Church gives us many opportunities to contemplate God’s inconceivable mercy, and that is a beautiful thing. Sometimes, however, we fail to see the beauty of God’s justice. Although justice … Continued