22 Immediately he made the disciples get into the boat and go on ahead to the other side, while he dismissed the crowds. 23 And after he had dismissed the crowds, he went up the mountain by himself to pray. When evening came, he was there alone, 24 but by this time the boat, battered by the waves, was far... Continue Reading →
Praying And Forgiving: An Everyday Reminder
“When you are praying, do not heap up empty phrases as the Gentiles do; for they think that they will be heard because of their many words. 8 Do not be like them, for your Father knows what you need before you ask him. 9 “Pray then in this way: Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name.10 Your kingdom... Continue Reading →
Slow down My Friend
In many ways 2019-2020 seems so long ago. It seems like an eternity in some regard. Our lives have been flipped upside down in a mere matter of months. This year has been unlike one that we have ever experienced. We have all made sacrifices and had to change the way we go about our... Continue Reading →
Faith, Overcoming Trauma and Gaining Healthy Control of your Life
Whether as a child, teenager or an adult, sexual assault and domestic abuse can cause victims to lose their voice out of shame, fear and guilt. A victim needs the opportunity to speak about what is or has been done to them without question or judgment. Encountering God’s word throughout years of therapy, I found... Continue Reading →
3 Things You Can Do With Your Family To Prepare For Mass
Sunday mornings can be chaotic even for the most cheerful and organized households. As a parent of four, there are some Sundays that it is difficult for me to get the entire family ready to exit the house, let alone prepare for Mass. There are a few things that can be done, if even the... Continue Reading →
Praying at the Bricks
This week I had the pleasure of interviewing J.M. Kraemer of The Lego Church Project. We discuss how he got started with the project, the challenges, and the rewards. He also talks about how it is a prayer and a tool for evangelization. It was a fun interview. Learn more about the project at https://www.facebook.com/LegoChurchProject/.... Continue Reading →
History of the Rosary
The Perfect Prayer Throughout the world, people gather to pray the Rosary. They pray for our Pope, world peace, an end to abortion and the holy souls in Purgatory, among other intentions. Considered to be the perfect prayer, contemplating on the Rosary brings a deeper union with Jesus and Mary. “The Rosary is considered a... Continue Reading →
A Blessed Lent
It is that time of year again. A time where millions of Christians the world over observe the season of Lent. Lent is a time of reflection and abstinence and teaches us that there are things more important than our carnal desires. Lent has been observed since the beginnings of the church and looks to... Continue Reading →
A Challenging Lent
This past Lent was the most challenging ever for me. My Lenten commitment was to pray the Liturgy of the Hours and seek guidance from the Lord. For the last couple years I had a successful blog, podcast, and recently landed a radio show...but there was one problem. Though I am Catholic these mediums tended... Continue Reading →
Episode 7: Does discipleship matter? How do I make time to pray? Does God work even if one has no faith?
Listen to this week's episode here In this week's episode I answer listener questions that came in during the week. The first question asked if discipleship was really necessary, and isn't getting to Christ what is most important? The second question was in regard to prayer. This listener asked with time so limited is prayer... Continue Reading →