Faith is a Decision
In a conversation on the Unplanned Joyful Life podcast, Andrea Jackson talks about trust in God and how friendship can open the door to Jesus.
Your Enemies Are Your Neighbor, Too
When Jesus instructs us to love our neighbor, he makes it clear that he means loving people whether we like them or not. Loving not only the people we like, but also our enemies, sets followers of Jesus apart. “For if you love those who love you, what recompense will you have? Do not the […]
I lost sight of the purpose of prayer
A few months ago, I was really struggling to figure out my daily routine for prayer. It had been going great. For nearly a year, I woke up and got out the door at 6:30 a.m. to make morning Mass on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. I’d take my prayer book and journal with me for […]
Can we really change for the better?
Changing the rhythms of our lives to receive more of God is difficult, but we can consciously work on this using the best advice for personal organization and habit formation available from modern and classic sources alike.
Using Your Imagination in Prayer
Reflecting on Scripture exercises your mind. You use your intellect to understand the passage and ponder the meaning it conveys. But your mind is not only analytical.
How to Stay Faithful When Your Spiritual Life Feels Dry
“When I first became Catholic,” a friend said to me, “it was easy. God showed up! I had new insights and experiences and I could feel his presence in prayer. But now…”
How to Start a Small Group This Lent
Thinking of starting a small group this Lent? Great! Let’s walk through the steps for getting started.
Who Do You Trust?
“Trust me! I give you my word!” Whether you believe the person speaking or not depends a whole lot on who they are, doesn’t it?
His Presence Changes Everything
I wasn’t expecting to cook the ham by myself. We were getting ready for a Christmas Eve feast including a spiral ham, and my dad got called into work.
Living with Grief During the Holidays
If you’re carrying grief during December, all the holiday cheer in the air can feel more like an assault than a blessing.