Skipping Communion – A Sign of Reverence
At many Sunday Masses, it can feel like everyone goes forward to receive the Eucharist. For Catholics who remain in... Read More
Church Morality Matters
Overcoming Anger & Seeking Reconciliation
Focus: Anger, if left unchecked, can damage the soul; reconciliation brings healing and peace. Catechism: 2302-2303, 1431 | Scripture: Ephesians... Read More
The Spiritual & Corporal Works of Mercy: Battle Armor Against the Sin of Indifference
There’s nothing that kills love more effectively than indifference. If you think about it, even anger or sorrow shows that... Read More
Motherhood
Our Role as Spiritual Leaders When I think of the phrase “spiritual leader of the family,” I immediately think of... Read More
The Cross: The Victory of Love in Spite of Suffering
The Cross stands as the sign of the victory of love in spite of suffering. The Cross is God the... Read More
Advocating for People with Disabilities: Mary’s Story
I remember the day we got the call for Mary. We had been waiting for a call from our foster... Read More
Artificial Contraception
The sanctity of marital love and the gift of life are morally upheld through the teaching of the Catholic Church.... Read More
Love for the Poor and Generosity
I was naked, and ye clothed me. Matthew 25:36 “I know I smell offensive, but can you spare $20 for... Read More
Moral Courage in an Age of Moral Confusion
In a time when shifting cultural trends and moral relativism threaten to obscure moral truth, Christians are called to stand... Read More
Putting the Christ in Christmas: A Personal Experience
During these weeks of the liturgical Christmas season, we get caught up in the ‘hustle and bustle’ of shopping, work... Read More
The Worship of God and Sins Against Religion
“I am the Lord your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of... Read More
Understanding Mortal Sin: A Journey Back to Grace
Mortal sin is a serious reality, one with profound spiritual consequences. It represents a grave action leading to the soul’s... Read More