Practicing True Christian Charity
Articles, Faith and Spirituality
God could have come to us in a blazing chariot flanked by light, laurels, and lavish luxury. He could have chosen to be born to a king and queen or ... Read more
Becoming “Martyrs” to the Seven Deadly Sins
Articles, Faith and Spirituality
“There are six things which the LORD hates, seven which are an abomination to him” (Proverbs 6:16). The seven deadly sins (or capital vices) are “works of the flesh”—temptations or ... Read more
Combatting Temptation
Articles, Faith and Spirituality
Temptations are wonderful opportunities to manifest our love and deepen our relationship. The way we react to the temptation can and should affirm our love. One way to show our ... Read more
The Strength of Our Lady’s Intercession
Articles, Faith and Spirituality
When you were a child, and you would be playing outside, sometimes you would trip and fall and scrape your knee. To a child that hasn’t experienced very much physical ... Read more
Encountering the Transcendent
Articles, Faith and Spirituality
I always know May is here and spring is in full swing when I find myself juggling multiple after-school schedules. Acting as an expert scheduler trying my best to figure ... Read more
What’s in a Sacramental?
Articles, Faith and Spirituality
It’s easy to spot the home of a Catholic with minimal inspection. There are usually crucifixes on the walls, a holy water font by the entrance or in the bedrooms, ... Read more
Now and at the Hour of Our Death
Articles, Faith and Spirituality
My husband and I were recently at a wedding, seated during dinner with some friends of the groom. During one of the speeches, a groomsman emphasized the importance of making ... Read more
When God Tells Us No, Not Yet, or Not Now
Articles, Faith and Spirituality, The Inner Life
If you have kids, you’ve probably (and hopefully) had to deal with saying no to your kids at some point in their lives. And if you don’t have kids, you ... Read more
The Joy of Evangelization
Articles, Faith and Spirituality
Christ is risen! Isn’t that wonderful news? As old as that news may be, that doesn’t diminish just how ground-breaking and earth-shattering it is. Christ has conquered sin and redeemed ... Read more
Loss of the Sense of Sin
Articles, Faith and Spirituality
Sin ruptures our relationship with Jesus Christ, the source of the freely given gift of grace and eternal beatitude. Sin is thus the principal obstacle to true happiness, as it ... Read more
The Challenges of Forgiveness
Articles, Faith and Spirituality
John Gualberto was an Italian noble born into the Visdomini house in 985, the younger brother of Hugo Gualberto. When he was still young, John’s brother Hugo was murdered. On ... Read more
Understanding the Two Sides of Anger
Articles, Faith and Spirituality, The Inner Life
Josh recalled a story from his past when he used to be a Protestant and a regular member of the congregation at a Protestant church. The lead pastor at this ... Read more