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October 2026

October 16, 2026

Minted in God’s Image

Nearly every morning, I make the drive to Detroit with my high-school-age son. Many of...

October 09, 2026

Thanking God Ahead of Time

I've been thinking a lot lately about gratitude, and about the practice of thanksgiving. This...

October 01, 2026

A Saint I Almost Dismissed

Today is the feast of Saint Thérèse of Lisieux, often called the Little Flower. She...

August 2026

August 06, 2026

Did a Church Father Deny Christ’s Real Presence at Mass?

Over the past week, a lively debate has been unfolding online about whether any of...

July 2026

July 24, 2026

When you hear the word “masculine” what images come to mind?

I've been thinking a lot this week about masculinity. It started with the news. Andrew Tate...

April 2026

April 09, 2026

Remembering Gerry Rauch’s Quiet Catholic Legacy

A Quiet Architect of the Catholic Charismatic Renewal In the course of my research on...

April 04, 2026

This is the Night God Makes All Things New

It’s easy to lose focus during the Easter Vigil. The liturgy is beautiful, but it’s...

February 2026

February 17, 2026

The Church’s most tender and hope‑filled prayer?

I had the joy of joining Deacon Tom and Sister Sarah on Notes from Above...

December 2025

December 10, 2025

Hearts Desperate for Jesus

I’ve been thinking a lot about Advent this week. This season is all about having...

December 05, 2025

Catholic Resilience in Gaza and the West Bank

Last night I had the privilege of spending time with Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, the Latin...

November 2025

November 21, 2025

From Mockery to Majesty – Christ the King

“Viva Cristo Rey!” Long live Christ the King. Once shouted by martyrs in the face...

September 2025

September 18, 2025

Pope Leo XIV on Sexuality – Cheap Grace & Radical Autonomy

Recently a clip of an interview between Pope Leo XIV and Elise Ann Allen was...

September 07, 2025

Carlo Acutis And Why Saints Still Matter

Recently, someone challenged me with a pointed question: Why do Catholics still bother with canonizing...

July 2025

July 21, 2025

Reclaiming Love on the Jersey Shore

I came across Carter Sherman’s recent article "These gen Zers preach ‘chastity before marriage’ at...

July 16, 2025

Tears that Point to Heaven

This week I was able to attend the funeral of Xavier Randolph, who is the...

May 2025

May 09, 2025

Pope Leo XIV’s First Homily: “ Spend oneself to the utmost”

Like many, the election of Pope Leo XIV has been a joyous surprise for me....

April 2025

April 21, 2025

Reflection on the Life of Pope Francis

I wanted to share a reflection on the life of Pope Francis, as well as...

February 2025

February 12, 2025

Reflections on Pope Francis’ Letter to the USA Bishops

It seems that everywhere I go these days, there is a palpable sense of anxiety...

February 11, 2025

The Call to Continual Conversion

I recently had the chance to sit down with JonMarc Grodi of the Coming Home...

January 2025

January 14, 2025

Trusting God Without a Map: Walking Faithfully Each Step

Consider the Ravens Some years ago, I got a tattoo of a raven on my...

February 2024

February 14, 2024

The Power of Daily Prayer: A Lesson From My Mother

One of the key lessons I learned growing up was that making time of prayer...

December 2023

December 20, 2023

Surprised by Grace

And the angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found...

December 18, 2023

Beginning in 2024: A Memoir of Prayer

Prayer is one of the most essential aspects of the Christian life. It is our...

August 2023

August 15, 2023

What does The Assumption mean, and why is this day so important?

The Feast of the Assumption commemorates the glorious journey of Mary, Mother of God, into...

May 2023

May 26, 2023

Controversial Celebrity Religious Conversions: Who Switched Faiths and Why?

This Easter marked my 10th anniversary as a Catholic. As someone who spent over a...

February 2023

February 08, 2023

What resources should I use to pray the “Liturgy of the Hours?”

Is there a general Liturgy of the Hours that most Catholics use, or are there a...

November 2022

November 04, 2022

The Great Schism: Why the Catholic Church and the Orthodox Church Really Split

"Holy Father, keep [those you have given me] in thy name, which thou hast given...

July 2022

July 08, 2022

What Bible do Catholics use?

Scripture is the foundational record of God's self-revelation to the world. It grounds catholic theology,...

June 2022

June 14, 2022

CCC # 2559 – Prayer as Gift

2559 "Prayer is the raising of one's mind and heart to God or the requesting...

March 2022

March 03, 2022

[Book Review] A History of Contemporary Praise and Worship: Understanding the Ideas That Reshaped the Protestant Church

I recently read through the fantastic new volume by Lester Ruth and Lim Swee Hong A...