Hey there, Merriam-Webster dictionary defines Mother as simply “a female parent.” That’s a little underwhelming. Especially given the fact that we also use the term mother to indicate “something that is an extreme or ultimate example of its kind especially in terms of scale.” Like motherlode. Motherboard. Mother ship. You get the idea. The definition also doesn’t seem worthy …
Strengthening Your Faith With Sacred Catholic Art
Hey there, Sacred art has a unique way of speaking to the soul. It can lift our hearts, focus our minds, and draw us closer to God in ways words alone sometimes cannot. As we continue through the Easter season, it feels like the perfect time to reflect on the role of sacred art in Catholic life and in our own faith. The Catechism of the Catholic Church describes it this way: Sacred art …
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Hearing The Lord’s Messages
Hey there, Our parents taught us to listen almost as soon as we could talk. In school, we learned by listening to our teachers. As we grew older, we refined those same skills with friends, loved ones, and in our professional lives. We know that listening matters. We work at being attentive, noticing what is said and what is left unsaid, responding thoughtfully, and giving others our full …
Understanding Spy Wednesday: A Moment of Choice
Hey there, There’s often a moment when things start to go wrong … and it’s not always obvious at first. A quiet decision gets made, maybe even justified in the moment, and only later do we see where it led. In the Gospels, that moment happens during Holy Week, when Judas steps away and agrees to betray Jesus. It’s a simple exchange, but it sets everything else in motion. Spy Wednesday draws …
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Understanding Spiritual Warfare: Insights from a Leading Exorcist
Hey there, There was a young monk who asked an old abbot why his spiritual life felt like such a struggle. The abbot led him outside at night, pointed into the darkness, and said, “You do not wrestle with shadows. You wrestle with what is real … even when you cannot see it.” Then he handed the monk a lamp and added, “The question is not whether the battle exists, but whether you are prepared to …
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How to Keep Going or Get Going With Your Lenten Sacrifices
Hey there, We’re now well into the second week of Lent. For some, Lenten sacrifices are going smoothly. For others, the resolve we felt on Ash Wednesday may already feel a bit thinner. And for a few, the plan never quite took hold at all. If any of that sounds familiar, you’re not alone. Lent isn’t about perfect follow-through … it’s about turning back, again and again, toward God. …
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Preparing For Your Best Lent
Hey there, Have you heard the story of the three fish who lived in a pond? One was named “Plan Ahead,” another was named “Think Fast,” and the third was called “Wait and See.” One day they heard a fisherman say he was going to cast his net in their pond the next day. Plan Ahead said, “I am swimming down the river tonight.” Think Fast said, “I am sure I will come up with a …
Entering the Franciscan Jubilee Year
Hey there, There are moments in life when time seems to pause, when ordinary routines give way to something extraordinary … a chance to step into a season that calls for reflection, renewal, and joy. Living in North Texas, I don’t get to see snow very often, but I absolutely love snow. Everything is covered in quiet white and familiar streets feel new. Everything is the same, yet everything is …
Praying For The Protection of The Unborn
Hey there, Imagine a gardener discovering a tiny seed just beginning to sprout in the soil. Though small and seemingly fragile, the gardener tends it carefully, knowing that with time, care, and sunlight, it could grow into a strong, fruitful tree. In much the same way, every unborn child is a life full of potential, deserving protection, care, and prayer. January 22 is the day the Catholic …
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Receiving The Graces of The Miraculous Medal
Hey there, If you’re like me, you’ll take all the help you can get to get to heaven. Fortunately, there are a lot of resources at our fingertips. We have Scripture, and we have the lives of the Saints to emulate. The Blessed Virgin Mary told us through Blessed Alan de la Roche that we’ll “obtain all you ask of me by the recitation of the rosary.” And we've talked about the value of …
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The Catholic View of Ghosts
Hey there, October 31st is quickly approaching and that means pumpkins, candy, and ghosts. Oh my! What is it about being scared that attracts us to scary movies and haunted houses? According to Christopher Dwyer, PhD it has partly to do with our body’s physiological response. Fear generates a rush of adrenaline that releases endorphins and dopamine … it can create a state of …
Unwrapping The Shroud of Turin
Hey there, A couple of months ago over dinner with family, the Shroud of Turin came up in conversation. One relative quickly dismissed it, insisting carbon dating had already “debunked” it as a medieval forgery. At the time, I wasn’t sure what to think … I’d heard conflicting claims about its authenticity. Then, just weeks ago, I listened to an interview between Tucker Carlson and Jeremiah …
