Trust in Jesus: A Superhuman Feat Why is it easy to entrust our little difficulties to the Lord but balk at entrusting to Him our deliverance from the most horrendous crises and insurmountable challenges?
The Goodness of Thirst Do you approach your Lenten sacrifice on auto-pilot in the same way that you have done for years? Maybe you need to take a fresh look at this idea of "giving up" for Lent?
The Seven Capital Sins, #2: Envy Father Michael gives some practical tips on overcoming the sin of envy in our lives. This is the second of a seven-part series on the seven Capital Sins.
Does Christ Suffer with Me when I Suffer? Every single human life is infinitely valued by God, valued so much that God himself accompanies each one, in good times and bad, and desires us all to dwell with him forever in heaven.
God’s Law vs. Human Precepts Challenge: Examine your conscience. Strive to put your talents at the service of God.
An Apostle’s Rest Challenge: Find a concrete way to prepare yourself and my family for the celebration of Sunday Mass.
Jesus Mistaken for John Challenge: Work to be sincere in all you do, and use the sacrament of confession as a place of constant conversion and openness to God’s will.
Sent with Authority Challenge: Make it a point to involve an apostolic colleague in your effort to help a friend or family member to encounter Christ.
Made for God Challenge: Be very obedient to the whispers you receive today from the Holy Spirit, acting on them with promptness and generosity.
Holy Gospel: February 9 "This people honors me with their lips, but their hearts are far from me." (Mark 7: 1-13)
Holy Gospel: February 8 "They laid the sick in the marketplaces and begged him that they might touch only the tassel on his cloak; and as many as touched it were healed." (Mark 6: 53-56)
Holy Gospel: February 7 “Put out into deep water and lower your nets for a catch.” (Luke 5: 1-11)
Holy Gospel: February 6 "When Jesus disembarked and saw the vast crowd, his heart was moved with pity for them, for they were like sheep without a shepherd; and he began to teach them many things." (Mark 6: 30-34)
Holy Gospel: February 5 "King Herod heard about Jesus, for his fame had become widespread." (Mark 6: 14-29)
Holy Gospel: February 4 "The Twelve drove out many demons, and they anointed with oil many who were sick and cured them." (Mark 6: 7-13)
Holy Gospel: February 3 “A prophet is not without honor except in his native place and among his own kin and in his own house.” (Mark 6: 1-6)