Life is not meant to be travelled alone. If we don’t already know that life can be tough, we will find out eventually. I try my best to help lead my children in the right direction, but as many parents know, kids don’t always listen. God also tries to lead His children in the right […]
Author: Matthew Tompkins
We don’t know when Jesus will return to us and usher in the end of this era. We don’t know what will happen in regards to war, disease, famine and most importantly, we don’t know how long each of us will live. Our lives are full of ups and downs, but we need to be […]
Children of God
We are a people of many professions and vocations. Some people are called to get married, others are called to be single, and the ones who I especially look up to are those who choose the call to the religious life. When we get our vocation calling right, God uses that vocation to help lead […]
To Seek What is Lost
Don’t we all hate the feeling of losing something? Many times, through no fault of our own, something is misplaced. One time, a hotel van driver forgot to load one of my bags on the van and left it in the road at the airport with my iPad, passport, headsets, and many other important things […]
Exaltation of the Ego
It’s nice to see good Christians in society. However, it’s not as nice to see people who act like they are better than others because of how talented, smart, or holy they are. Loving God and others is great, but it’s not great when someone uses his goodness, faith, or talents to lift himself over […]
Directions to Heaven
When the Son of Man comes will he find faith on earth? This is a valid question, especially when we look at what’s going on in the world today. I would say that most people believe in God, but they are divided in regards to His teachings. Many Catholics tend to pick and choose what […]
The Power of Thank You
I have been blessed in so many ways. I have a wonderful family, a good job that lets me support my family, and a great group of friends. There are so many more things that I am thankful for, but if I listed them, this blog would be very long. I also need to always […]