Maybe it’s a guy thing or maybe it’s pride, but often times once we learn how to do something a little bit, we usually stop learning, and simply start doing. For example, think back to when you “learned” how to do a pushup. Do you even remember? Have you ever Read more…
Jesus said to his disciples: “The Kingdom of heaven is like a treasure buried in a field, which a person finds and hides again, and out of joy goes and sells all that he has and buys that field. Again, the Kingdom of heaven is like a merchant searching for Read more…
As men, husbands, fathers, and followers of Christ today, there are a lot of battles to fight. But for all of us, the first battle to fight is within ourselves. The reality is that we can’t give what we don’t have. We can’t share a faith that we ourselves don’t Read more…
We live in a time where limitless information is at our fingertips. In particular, staying up to date with current events, whether political or in the Church, is easier than ever. But, it’s also addictive. The trap that we must be wary of is going beyond just staying informed and Read more…
Yesterday, we talked about suffering. Sometimes, we can desire to suffer with our Lord, but the suffering is on our terms. In The Introduction to the Devout Life by St. Francis De Sales, he addresses this by writing: “Many people would be ready to accept evils provided they were not inconvenienced by Read more…
When we think of suffering, we might think of physical suffering – pain, hunger, thirst, torture, persecution, etc. Honestly, it’s things that most of us in the U.S. don’t encounter on a daily basis. As followers of Christ, we can unite ourselves to Him in our suffering. “By his passion Read more…
The stories surrounding St. Pio of Pietrelcina (Padre Pio) are truly amazing and numerous. Padre Pio became well known during his life and after his death in 1968 from the countless miracles worked through him. For example, he bore the wounds of Christ (the Stigmata) for 50 years, and received Read more…
“Only God, the Infinite Being, eternal life, can communicate life, can give existence. Would it be too much, then, for us to consecrate our whole life and being to His service and glory? If we are living for God, we are living for life; if we live for ourselves, we Read more…
“One of the greatest favors God can bestow on a soul in this life is to give it to understand clearly and to sense manifestly that He cannot be entirely known or sensed.” St. John of the Cross In other words, one of the greatest graces is knowing that God Read more…
When St. John Bosco founded the Salesian order, he recommended a practice called “Exercise for a Happy Death.” One day each month, they were to treat the day as it was their last – saying their prayers, making a good confession, and celebrating the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass all Read more…
On Friday, we reflected on the idea of the fallen human heart is seeing God as adversary. Treating God like a teenager might treat his parents as out of touch, no fun, rules for rules sake, etc. You can read the full post here. At the core of this problem (and Read more…
A while back I came across a quote that succinctly explains something that I and I know many others have experienced: The fallen human heart is seeing God as adversary. Oftentimes, we see God like many teenagers might see their parents – someone who doesn’t understand them, who doesn’t want Read more…
This past weekend, we had our big annual family and friends camping trip. As with most camping adventures, it was a lot of fun, memorable, but also tough. You’re out of your element, out in the elements, throw in rain or little kids (or both) and you’re in for a Read more…
It’s hard to beat Summer. The weather is warm, the days are long, kids are out of school, it’s often time for family vacation. But, I’ve also noticed that for me, Summer is a time when my spiritual life gets a little lax. After all, it only takes a week Read more…
Happy Fourth of July! Today, we also remember a Blessed in our Church: Pier Giorgio Frassati. I wanted to share a bit about this soon to be Saint. The following appeared in Summons Issue #4. *** As men, I think we sometimes struggle identifying with certain Saints. Even someone like St. Read more…