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 […]
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 […]
In this week’s Gospel, Jesus teaches us how to be truly blessed and find lasting happiness. Each beatitude offers a valuable lesson, but the overarching message is clear: we are not called to think and act like the world tells us to. Instead, we must align our lives with God’s will. Let’s explore each beatitude […]
This week’s Gospel tells the story of the wedding at Cana. This reading documents the first miracle performed by Jesus and shows how Jesus honored His Mother’s wishes despite His own wants. The aspect that I want to focus on is the invitation Jesus received to attend the wedding along with His mother. Just imagine […]
The magi originally intended to report back to Herod about Jesus. However, after encountering the child and receiving a warning in a dream not to return to Herod, they chose a different path home. It’s hard not to be changed after encountering Jesus. Jesus came to bring transformation to the world. He once said, “Do […]
During Advent, we celebrate Christ’s birth and anticipate His second coming. Jesus doesn’t seek to bring condemnation or punishment when He returns, but offers us salvation and eternal joy. So, we must ask ourselves: what are we doing to prepare for His arrival in our lives, and are we making His journey to us an […]
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, […]
