You know those moments at work which you wish you could take back? Where you make a mistake in front of a whole group of your coworkers and your cheeks flush and you shrink a size or two? I had a few of those moments this week. And in God’s fantastic sense of humor, on… [Read More]
How To Make Your Dreams Holy
Do you ever lament the consistent or occasional impurity of a dream? At some point in our life, we learn what triggers nighttime temptations. For some it is the Facebook scroll through that one person’s profile. For another it might be flirting through text or phone conversations or Snapchat. For someone else it might be… [Read More]
America: On the Forces that Shape Us
It’s always difficult to put into words the transformation that happens within a human heart as it works to grasp the reality of tragic news unfolding. I hopped into my car Friday morning totally ignorant of what happened in Dallas Thursday night. When I switched on NPR like usual, my mind tripped over itself trying to comprehend. It was… [Read More]
Paul, Mercy, and Providence
Recently God has inspired me, through a variety of means to reflect on the action His merciful providence in my life. I have made many mistakes in my life. I have done and said things that have hurt my communion with others and with God. I have at times, with varying degrees of my will,… [Read More]
He humbled Himself
As soon as Thanksgiving ends and the consumer world starts promoting and selling Christmas in earnest, I feel like I immediately start to hear from the Catholic media sphere the repeated mantra warning us against the spirit of materialism: Focus on the reason for the season, don’t get stressed out over Christmas shopping and buying stuff, don’t… [Read More]
St Paul & Reflections on the Fortnight
My mind and soul are often inundated with the complex issues of today. I do my best to read multiple sources and stay current, praying and meditating upon what is said. I have to be comfortable with the fact there is no easy answer, and in dialogue with family and friends (and God), I… [Read More]
The 2012 Non-Evangelizing Guide Every Catholic Needs To Read
Today’s post is an intro into a two {or three} part series depending on how feisty and “write-y” I feel this week about ways NOT to evangelize. Today’s piece is foundational, meaning I’m going to build on it by writing a series based on my own personal experiences. I should start this piece of brilliance by stating that… [Read More]
