God created us out of nothing, in love. He loved us into existence, and the whole reason He created us was that he wanted us to have the possibility of living with him forever, in perfect joy. The meaning of life is found in that.
Read moreHow Will You Respond? - Fr. Mike Schmitz →
What does the Christian message mean for you personally? How is God calling you today? Using a familiar story from Scripture, Father shares the invitation that Jesus makes to each one of us. Father Mike Schmitz invites us to take action. How will you respond?
Read moreJust Show Up . . . and Be Present →
Who is the most important, influential person in your life? Maybe one of your parents or your spouse or a close friend. It could be your supervisor at work or an aunt or uncle who was deeply invested in your upbringing.
Read moreGoodness of God →
"Pray, hope, and don't worry. Worry is useless. God is merciful and will hear your prayer." - St. Padre Pio
Read moreDefenders of Human Life →
This culture of death requires and demands of us a spiritual response. It requires and needs men who will stand up for life, men who will stand up for the weak, the poor, the vulnerable, the elderly, the handicapped — and that begins within their own families.
Read moreRaise Your Expectations: How Saints Live Differently →
When we read the lives of the saints, we could be inclined to think that they were way more holy than us, and that they had these extraordinary gifts that made it easy for them to become saints. It’s easy to think that becoming a saint is an unrealistic goal. But the truth is, the saints were just like us. They just chose to live differently, and we can too.
Read moreDon’t Treat Your Wife as an “Equal” →
Most marriages today are simply partnerships of convenience, instead of covenants in service. We focus on treating each other as equals instead of treating each other as Christ. Consequently, marriages are much less fruitful, less exciting and less fulfilling. And with everyone else around us treating their spouses as only equals, it’s easy to forget the profound nature of what we’ve been called to and the magnitude of the promises we’ve made in Marriage.
Read moreAnchor into Hope →
My grandmother reminded me often, “One thing we can always count on in life is change.” As a child, I never quite understood what she meant. Hearing this as an adult, it sometimes exasperated me. As much as I did not want to hear her words at times, I knew they were true. Life changes.
Read moreAfraid of the Coronavirus? - Freedom from the Fear of Death →
Wearing masks, not wearing masks, and all the mixed emotions that have come with the coronavirus reveal that—as a society—we lack freedom from the fear of death.
Read moreRaging Grace →
In a few days I will be 59 years old and it has me remembering my parents. When they were this age they were looking forward a few years in their lives and dreaming about their retirement together. During a vacation trip in the mountains, they found a little piece of property my Dad would later call a "Bit O'Heaven"…..
Read more6 Ways to Make Sure You’re Actually Moving Toward Your Dreams →
The smell of a brand new baseball always set me off. It was heavenly. The peacefulness of the baseball diamond could overtake me at times, allowing my mind to wander dangerously in the middle of a pitcher’s wind up. The aroma of dirt, fresh cut grass, popcorn, and sweat complemented the perfect swing; when I couldn’t even feel the ball hit the bat. I loved baseball.
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