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 […]
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 […]
Christmas is a busy time of the year. There are parties for hosting, marshmallows for toasting, and lots and lots of shopping. Many believe it’s not the most wonderful time of the year. However, Christmas offers a great opportunity to rekindle relationships with family and grow close with those we love the most. The family […]
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, […]
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 […]
