Category: Articles

Attitude + Gratitude = Beatitude Articles

Attitude + Gratitude = Beatitude

I can't take credit for this title. It is actually one of the favorite lines of my friend Fr. Frank Wagner, OMI. What I love about it is that it's simple, easy-to-remember, full of truth, and it rhymes! When we maintain a positive attitude and outlook on life we are able to see the light even in the midst of darkness. When we are grateful for all that we have we don't waste time or energy in pursuit of more. These two simple principles will lead us to true happiness.
Evangelize: Love Without Conditions Articles

Evangelize: Love Without Conditions

It is easy to love those who love us in return, who respect us and agree with us. And they say that love knows no boundaries. But what of those we consider different, are they unworthy of our love? That's when love can get messy. Real love is free, it unites, and speaks... loudly.
Leap of Faith: Overcoming the Fear of Losing Control Articles

Leap of Faith: Overcoming the Fear of Losing Control

This past week we celebrated Independence Day, remembering the day when our nation gained freedom from the oppressive rule of Mother England. In the life of faith, in the Christian walk, we too celebrate and remember the great gift of freedom we have been granted, the great gift of free will.
Why the Attempts to Redefine Marriage are Futile Articles

Why the Attempts to Redefine Marriage are Futile

I spent this past weekend with my wife and 60 engaged couples who are preparing for marriage. Despite the political attempts to redefine what marriage is, we had a great time sharing with these couples about the truth about marriage. And I must say that it really gave me hope that there are still people who care about and value marriage.
Female Ordination: Why There is No Such Thing as Women Priests Articles

Female Ordination: Why There is No Such Thing as Women Priests

Without women the Catholic Church would be in even much more trouble than it already is today. And although the role of women in the Church is a necessity, it is also essential to know and understand that there cannot ever be women priests or female ordination in the Catholic Church. Here are a few reasons why.
Preach It: How to Evangelize Like St. John the Baptist Articles

Preach It: How to Evangelize Like St. John the Baptist

On this Solemnity of the Nativity of John the Baptist we celebrate the coming into the world of the forerunner of the Lord. He did more than just baptize, he prepared the way for Jesus Christ. He evangelized. His deep personal prayer life and relationship with God made him a holy man, but it is his leading of people to repentance in Christ that we look to for inspiration today.
Seeing with the Eyes of Faith Articles

Seeing with the Eyes of Faith

I went to Mass this morning and I felt... nothing. There was no overwhelming emotions swelling up within me. When the priest raised up the unleavened bread and said "this is my body" I didn't see Jesus, just bread. Although my senses didn't help me in anyway to see that Jesus was present, in my heart of hearts I knew.
How God Can Help Us Make a Much Needed Change Articles

How God Can Help Us Make a Much Needed Change

There come certain times in our lives when we realize that change is needed. It can be difficult to arrive at this conclusion and even more so to accept it, but nevertheless it is a necessary part of our growth. In making these changes we often get caught up in the superficial, exterior aspects of the change, when what is really needed is an interior change.
Three Things Catholics Can Learn from Evangelical Christians Articles

Three Things Catholics Can Learn from Evangelical Christians

Although we claim as Catholics to possess the fullness of the truth, we cannot deny the fact that there is truth to be found in other religions and even in non-Catholic Christianity. This is the first of a series of posts in which I plan to explore the things we can learn from stepping outside of the sanctuary to find three things Catholics can learn from Evangelical Christians.
How Jesus Turned the World Upside-Down Articles

How Jesus Turned the World Upside-Down

Jesus was as counter-cultural as they come. He didn't conform to the status quo. He didn't align Himself comfortably with the religious communities of His time. He turned the world on it's head, challenging us to do the same.
The Evangelizer’s Toolbox: Laudate Catholic App Articles

The Evangelizer’s Toolbox: Laudate Catholic App

Being a Catholic these days can be difficult at times. It is not easy to maintain an intimate relationship with God through a consistent prayer life with all the noise and distractions. The technological advances of our times often keep us busy with things that don't really matter. However, when technology is used for good it can become an aid to us, helping us to continue our journey toward our heavenly reward. So I have decided to share some of the tools that I use in my personal spiritual life in the hopes that they might benefit you as they have me. And today I want to recommend the #1 free Catholic app, Laudate.