Did you know that only 8 percent of people who have set New Year’s resolutions actually accomplish them? In fact, the majority of people give up by January 12! The reason is not that we overestimate our goals or dreams. It’s that we underestimate the impact that our daily choices and small decisions can have. And when we do that, we also underestimate what God can do in our lives.
Read moreSoldiers in the War Against Evil →
Husbands 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 moreWaking Up to the Water →
Two young fish were swimming along in the ocean one day when they encountered an older fish, who said to them, “Morning, boys. How’s the water?” The two young fish swam on, and eventually one of them turned to the other and asked, “What the heck is water?”
The point of this story? The most important realities are often the ones that are the hardest for us to see and talk about. For Christians, that means that we can “swim” through life without recognizing the presence of God—and live an unexamined life. But as Socrates once famously said, “The unexamined life is not worth living.”
Read moreTen Most Common Lies from the Devil →
Our life is truly Combat, a mortal fight until the end. Our enemies are many, but especially three: the devil, the flesh and the world. This short essay has as its purpose to help us beware of the many tricks, lies, disguises, and traps of the devil, who is a liar and murderer from the beginning. With this self-knowledge and awareness, we can fight the good fight, run the good race, and eventually win the merited crown in Heaven that awaits God’s victorious soldiers.
Read moreThe Power of Praying the Rosary →
Fr. John Anthony speaks with Fr. Mark-Mary about the power of praying the Rosary. As he holds his Rosary made of gun metal, Fr. John Anthony tells us how the Rosary is a weapon against the powers of evil. If you don’t think you have time for the Rosary, be confident that when you do pray it Mary goes ahead of you and makes time for you to pray it.
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