We exist because of God’s immense love for us. Even after humanity turned away from Him through original sin, He sent His Son to redeem us. There is no way to fully repay God for His love, but we can use this life to glorify Him and strive to become more like Him. In this […]
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 […]
At the end of our lives, when we pass into the next, we will see the fruits of our labor. Every decision we’ve made will reveal how it has shaped the lives of others, for better or worse. The phrase “fake news” gets thrown around a lot, but deception surrounds us everywhere. Yet, when we […]
It’s interesting to imagine what Peter, James, and John really thought when they saw Jesus’s transfiguration. They also saw Elijah and Moses appear and start talking with Jesus as well. The Gospel just says that they were terrified and didn’t know what to say. We too have experienced many awe inspiring moments in life. A […]
I would have preferred to title this blog “Into the Dessert,” but I think the current title is more appropriate for the season of Lent. I do love my desserts though. They help make a hard day a little better and a good day great. However, life brings us many deserts and going through one […]
It’s almost that time of the year again where we look at how our lawn and garden are doing as they start to show life again. We may lay down mulch, pull weeds, treat diseased plants, water, fertilize, and much more to get everything growing good. However, not every plant survives the winter and some […]
Why did the Catholic cross the desert? To get to the other side. Welcome to the wonderful season of Lent! I know, it sometimes feels like the last season of Lent never ended and we are still in last years desert. However, Lent is a great opportunity for personal growth and growth towards God. During […]
