“Love Covers A Multitude Of Sins”
The Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart is a time to remember that God loves us no matter what.
The Cross Is Our Hope
The crosses in our life are an opportunity to place our hope in Jesus.
What Dandelions Taught Me About The Spiritual Life
God’s grace builds on our nature. If we uproot those weeds in our lives, or better yet allow God the true gardener to make our soul orderly and wonderful, our interior life will resemble a nicely kept lawn.
Growing in Virtue This Spring
Springtime is growth time. Which area do we personally need to grow? If we take a look at the four cardinal virtues and three theological virtues, I am sure we can identify one or two that would be good for us to water and nurture.
We Have Found The Messiah!
The Resurrection had the final say.
We Have The Freedom To Choose
Do we have control over our feelings, or do they have inordinate power over us? As Victor Frankl once wrote, in a paraphrase: “Between stimulus and response, we have the freedom to choose.”
The Old Mold and Restored Salt
Food gone bad, salt that loses its taste, how can it be recovered? But if it loses its taste, what is it good for? Yet Jesus reminds us not to lose hope. He brings a good out of anything.
Wisdom From My 31st Year
I’d like to share what I learned from my 31st year.
Failed New Years Resolutions
Let’s celebrate and embrace every sincere attempt at a fresh start, especially our own ones. Whether this particular attempt fizzles out or not, our effort to begin anew is a noble act of faith in the ultimate yet already present victory of Jesus. We will one day succeed because he has already succeeded.
Chess: Where A Gnat Can Drink
Hobbies and playful games are needed, where we can enjoy the pleasure of puzzle making and competition without the pressure we put on ourselves (or others).
