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When we read the lives of the saints it can appear like prayer comes so easily to them; almost as if they were soaking in a hot tub of grace. But then when we go to pray we are confronted with the harsh reality that “Prayer is HARD.” It can feel much more like struggling to swim laps in an Olympic sized pool.
In this video (8:15), Fr. Mike shares some wisdom from the fourth Pillar of the Catechism of the Catholic Church: Our Life in Prayer.
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It’s so easy to become frustrated with ourselves when we want to be holy but continually fall short. We fall into the trap of believing that just because we want to be saints means we should already be one.
Read moreFr. Jonathan encourages us in the spiritual battle we face daily and describes to us the Catholic theology on angels and the realm of the angels. Did you know that if you believe in Jesus, you must believe in angels? Angels are spiritual beings created by God before humanity. They are purely spiritual beings in the realm of the invisible but very real. Fr. Jonathan shows us through Scripture just how real the angels are including our guardian angels!
Read moreHusbands and fathers have a target on their backs. Their vocation is to be the providers, protectors and spiritual leaders of their families. If they don’t do their jobs well, their families become vulnerable.
Satan knows that if he can tempt men into sin, addiction, irresponsibility or complacency, their wives and children are more likely to stumble and fall as well. Men, therefore, must be particularly vigilant in protecting their families against the influence of evil.
Don’t be fearful, because Jesus Christ is far more powerful than Satan.
Read moreGrowing up Fr. Mike thought prayer should be like soaking in a hot tub. He didn’t understand why he found so much difficulty in prayer when he tried it.
Read moreWhen the battle gets tough…. and the battle does get very tough, we are often tempted to return to what feels like a simpler more comfortable way of life. We are tempted to retreat into our old ways. Instead, we need to burn the ships and stay the course. Watch the video to understand.
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