The saints have a special way of moving us whenever we read about the way they prayed, served God, and lived their lives. All these heroes of Christianity, whether canonized or not, are in heaven right now, enjoying the presence of God and communion with him. More »
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The theme for World Mission Day—October 23, 2011—is: “As the Father has sent me, so I send you” (John 20:21). Are we willing to be sent? Clearly, the degree to which we are willing to evangelize is linked to the degree to which we have understood the great work that Jesus has done in us and in the church. More »
My mother called with the news one cold October night. “Hello, Janet? I just wanted you to know that Grandma Grace is dying.” She continued with details of how Grandma had begun refusing food two days before. More »
It is clear from this parable that the farmer has way more than necessary to meet his own family’s needs since he intends to build a bigger barn to store his surplus. The difficult part for most Christians is to discern how much we really need. More »
Work, household chores, church commitments, school projects, and sports practices! How many days do you fall into bed feeling as if you were in motion all day without a moment to take a deep breath? Unfortunately, for many people, the sensation of being forcefully spun around in a daily whirlpool is all too commonplace. More »
On September 29, we commemorate the archangels Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael. The catechism tells us that angels are created spiritual beings with intellects and wills and that each angel is a unique and immortal heavenly being (CCC, 327-336). More »
We have three horses on the Winger place. Their names are Smokey, Turtle, and Spuds, and they each have their own personality. Smokey is the oldest. Turtle is the best athlete and the fastest. Spuds is the biggest and also the slowest. More »
Do you have a story of faith to share with others? Many of us think that if we haven’t experienced a dramatic conversion, we won’t have anything to share that would inspire others to draw closer to the Lord. That’s probably not true. More »