The Christian doesn’t say: “I wish I had more time, more money, more opportunities.” Rather, the Christian says: “I will be a better steward of my time, more generous with my money, and more thankful to God for the opportunities He’s given me.” Just as St. John Paul II reminded us: It’s not about having …
I’ve said it before, and it’s worth repeating. There’s never been a time I’ve regretted getting to Mass early. There’s plenty of times, however, I’ve regretted being late. Whipping the car out of the driveway, driving through yellow-ish lights, parking where we’re not supposed to park, and scurrying in as Father’s making the sign of …
St. Teresa of Calcutta faced spiritual darkness for 40 years and did not shy from telling others of her struggle: “I am told God lives in me – and yet the reality of darkness and coldness and emptiness is so great that nothing touches my soul. I want God with all the power of my …
One of my favorite titles for Mary is “Our Lady, Undoer of Knots.” The root of this devotion dates all the way back to the second century, where Saint Irenaeus wrote: “The knot of Eve’s disobedience was loosed by the obedience of Mary. For what the virgin Eve had bound fast through unbelief, this did …
Pray often. Frequent the sacraments. Read the lives of the saints. Keep good company. Stay close to Our Lady. Work tirelessly for what is good. Let’s get back to the basics, and God will take care of the rest.
We underestimate God when we don’t ask big things of Him. Do we think He can’t handle it? Do we think God really can’t change that person’s heart most in need of change? Do we think He can’t move the mountain of hurt or resentment in our lives? Do we think He can’t bring healing …
In receiving Holy Communion we draw as close to God as is possible in this life. Heaven touches down to earth in the Mass, earth is lifted up to heaven with the host and the chalice. Everything is offered and everything transformed. Which is why Holy Communion draws us closer – not only to God, …
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“Lo, I am with you always.” (Matthew 28:20) Do you believe that? Do you believe God is present to you right now? Turn to him with all your heart. Talk to him about your struggles. Thank him for your life. Ask him, today, for the grace to be holy.
If you find yourself distracted in prayer, simply move your mind and heart back to God. Don’t get down on yourself. Don’t get up and leave. Don’t let your distractions become distractions. Simply move your mind and heart back to God.
Nothing other than God will ever fulfill you. Nothing. We know this because we are his highest and best creation. We, nothing else, are made in his image and likeness. So, when we chase happiness in things less than us (even created goods!) we will never find it. God is enough.