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How to Get to Heaven

One of the biggest questions people ask is, “How do I get to Heaven?” There are many answers, but they all come down to this: aligning our will with God’s. That might sound simple, but living it out is anything but easy. We all have our own wants, desires, needs, and expectations. And the list […]

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Has No One Condemned You?

The serpent lured Eve into eating the fruit, and she convinced Adam to do the same. From that moment on, humanity has lived in a fallen state, easily succumbing to temptation. God gave Adam and Eve countless blessings and only asked them to avoid one tree—yet they still chose to disobey Him. In our own […]

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Led By the Spirit for Forty Days

What does our relationship with God look like right now? Are we closer to our family, friends, and loved ones than we are to God? Do we find more joy in the things of the world than in the love and freedom Jesus has given us? As we journey through Lent, let’s invite the Holy […]

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They Left Everything and Followed Him

Life offers many paths, each filled with opportunities and choices. The great gift we have is the ability to decide where we go and what we do. However, every choice we make closes the door to other possibilities. A man who chooses to become a Catholic priest gives up the option of marriage. A pilot […]

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The Child Grew and Became Strong, Filled with Wisdom

As a parent, I want the best for my children. I want them to grow in knowledge—not just of this world, but of the next. I pray for their safety, health, and for them to become adults who radiate light and love to others. Mary and Joseph must have felt the same way about Jesus. […]

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Standing Before the Son of Man

Our lives take many different directions, but ultimately, we all stand before Jesus. He will judge each of us based on how we lived and loved. When that moment comes, there will be no time to make amends, so we must stay prepared.  I remember cramming for tests in school. Some tests, though, came unannounced, […]

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From Earth to Eternity: Starting the Journey

We may find this world comfortable to live in at times; however, it won’t last forever. The world’s end feels increasingly imminent. Just look at the doomsday clock and the headlines to see how close we are to the end. The world will end, and so will our lives. The real question is: how are […]