[…] it might not always be words, but murmured thoughts in the depths of our heart are just as destructive. When we grumble, we fail to see the world with eyes of faith, and we forget the goodness of the Lord. When we murmur, we cling tightly to our preconceived notions, we labor for the […]

[…] Ready or not, apostles, it’s time for spiritual boot camp! Jesus was asking them to level up, strengthen and stretch their spiritual muscles, head out into the world, and, in His name, preach repentance, cast out unclean spirits, and anoint and heal the sick and suffering.  It was the time for them to practice […]

[…] that is necessary (Luke 10:41–42): resting at the feet of Jesus. Oh, make no mistake, we want to rest at His feet—we just need to solve the world's problems, orchestrate peace in our homes, control everyone around us, and vacuum the rug before lying down.  Practically speaking, how do we do this? How do […]

[…] biological signs of Jesus’ presence, such as a host bleeding human blood or transforming into a piece of heart tissue. These miracles, which have occurred throughout the world over the history of the Church, are extraordinary events and gifts from God, meant to increase our faith and awaken us to the reality that Jesus […]

Dig Deeper into Easter Sunday’s Gospel: Read John 20:1–9 In one of her essays on women, Saint Edith Stein wrote, “Women comprehend not merely with the intellect but also with the heart.” I especially feel the truth of this statement with my children as I’ve studied their unique mannerisms and reactions. I recently noticed […]

[…] 12:20). There have been so many times that I have longed to see Jesus, touch Him, and hug Him. Countless times, I have knelt in adoration before the Blessed Sacrament and imagined Him right next to me. In times of deepest prayer, I have been able to picture my head resting on His shoulder, […]

[…] Jesus knows the power of the snooze button. All too well. Do we remember the sleepy apostles in the garden of Gethsemane? He knows the hold this world and its creature comforts have on us. He is all too familiar with the temptations that the enemy uses to bind us to our sins. Stay […]

Dig Deeper into Sunday’s Gospel: Read Matthew 21:28–32 “I am daringly confident that one day I shall become a great Saint.” These are the words written by Saint Therese of Lisieux, doctor of the Church, patron saint of Walking with Purpose, whose feast day we celebrate on October 1. Daringly confident.  I’m not sure […]

[…] make straight paths” (Proverbs 3:6). Straight paths. How comforting does that sound?  I’m not sure about you, but I get wrapped up in the ways of the world and start comparing myself (my home and paint scheme, my marriage, wardrobe, children’s wardrobe, contents of our fridge, my muscle definition or lack thereof, my prayer […]

[…] words likely slipped out that early morning. We cannot and will not go through this life without storms. Jesus tells us this in John 16:33: “In the world you will have trouble, but take courage, I have conquered the world.” However many times we may read that verse, when we find ourselves amid the […]