Reflections on Pope Francis
My own spirit needs to find such refuge and mercy. My spiritual director once told me, “Jason, Jesus is not a war to be won.” He said this to me because I often slip into the thinking that I can take the ground of holiness—achieve greater love, more freedom, the abundant life of God in Jesus—through the power of my will.
Cómo Comenzar Amistades Basadas en la Fe (Con la Ayuda de Dios)
¿Alguna vez has sentido la motivación de acercarte a alguien de repente y simplemente preguntarle: «Oye,¿quieres ser mi amigo?» Bueno, probablemente esa no sería la forma en la que te acercarías a la persona y evidentemente esas no serían las palabras que utilizarías para iniciar una conversación, pero creo que te imaginas a lo que me refiero.
How to Make Faithful Friendships (With God’s Help)
Have you ever felt the need to randomly walk up to somebody and ask: “Hey, do you want to be my friend?” Ok, that’s probably not how you would approach the person and that’s not exactly how you would start the conversation, but you probably get the idea.
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…”
What Does It Mean to Greet Others?
“Please take a moment to greet those around you”, says the choir leader at my parish immediately before each Mass starts. You might be familiar with these words if you belong to a parish that strives to create a welcoming and hospitable environment.
The Love That Makes Us Real
In our day and age, Valentine’s Day comes with a mixture of feelings and expectations. For some people, Valentine’s Day is a happy reminder of how loved they are and how much love they have to share with those around them.
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.
Why Is Change So Hard?
It’s January. Cue the articles, memes, advertisements and posts on New Year’s resolutions and how to do better this year. And for good reason.
Accomplishing Both Nothing and Everything: The Value of a Prayer Routine
I love routines. I love the order and predictability they bring and I delight in managing my time well and getting things done. But, way higher on my list of things I love, right at the peak of it, are my seven- year-old niece and my four-year-old nephew.
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?