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 […]
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. […]
One of my favorite Disney movies is Aladdin. It has an interesting story, and Robin Williams adds a lot of humor to the film. The movie shows how a single wish can change someone’s life for better or worse. We all have our own wants and desires and if we are Christians, most of us […]
Jesus told His disciples, “Whoever wishes to come after me must deny himself, take up his cross, and follow me.” This message directly opposes the world’s teaching. The world teaches us to do what we want and focus on making ourselves happy. Living this way may make us happy in this life, but it will […]
Sheep thrive under a shepherd’s care. Without one, they tend to wander and get lost. Predators can easily attack unprotected sheep and the flock is more prone to illness. The shepherd ensures the sheep have adequate food and water, and keeps the flock together. Jesus is our shepherd and we need to let Him lead […]
God created the Heavens and the Earth, the plants and the animals, all of the angels, and caused everything in the entire universe to come to existence. However, out of all of creation, only humanity was blessed to be made in the image of God. From the beginning, God intended us to be in a […]
When Jesus appeared to His disciples, they were frightened and thought He was a ghost. Jesus had to jump through hoops to prove that He was actually there in body and soul. He showed them His hands and feet and even ate something in front of them. He then recited the scripture detailing how the […]
