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November 2025

November 07, 2025

If You’re Not Building, You’re Breaking

Are we building up the Church or breaking it down? Sometimes, it can feel embarrassing...

September 2025

September 04, 2025

Bridging the Chasm Between God and Man with the Cross

When Jesus tells us to carry our cross, it is because he knows that we...

August 2025

August 25, 2025

Lesson of Humility from a Styrofoam Cup

Born into nobility and made a cardinal at just 22, Charles Borromeo could have chased...

August 11, 2025

Sometimes, You Just Feel Like Jeremiah

“Jeremiah” was one of my nicknames early on in my formation. A priest, whom I...

February 2025

February 06, 2025

Boredom, De Foucauld, and the Greatest Show on Earth

P.T. Barnum was a man who seemed allergic to boredom. The musical “The Greatest Showman”...

October 2024

October 02, 2024

Do You Have a 50% Chance of Divorce?

The people Jesus was addressing in the Gospel had a fixed mindset regarding marriage and...

September 2024

September 23, 2024

Who Wants You To Be Happy?

Do you believe that God wants you to be happy? Do you believe that the...

August 2024

August 16, 2024

Lawrence of Arabia and the Seven Pillars of Wisdom

Forsake foolishness and advance in understanding (cf. Proverbs 9:6). Lawrence of Arabia is known as...

July 2024

July 04, 2024

Faith, Luke Skywalker, and Trust

Faith is a completely different way to live our life and to perceive our surroundings....

June 2024

June 28, 2024

Restoring Order and Peace

Suffering and peace go together, though not always right away. I remember when I was...

June 07, 2024

The Devil, Division, and Us

Division is rampant in our world. When I read today’s Gospel, I feel that it...

April 2024

April 24, 2024

Upping Your Game at Mass And Living the Offertory

Living the offertory of the Mass as a layperson can be challenging. Do you ever...

April 12, 2024

The Pope On What Should Offend Us

We live in a world of people who enjoy being offended. The greatest sin is...

April 05, 2024

From Fear To Peace Through Mercy

In the year 1963, it is safe to say most people felt a general anxiety...

April 03, 2024

3 Steps To Take Back Control When Life Seems Overwhelming

Life can easily feel overwhelming. Most of us find powerlessness distressing and want to feel...

April 01, 2024

Running And Praying Go Together

Most of us have times when it's hard to pray. In this article, I want...

March 2024

March 27, 2024

Despair Loses Its Power Beneath The Cross of Jesus

Suffering is part of life. Learning to unite this suffering to Christ helps us become...

March 01, 2024

Is It Unchristian To Feel Anger?

It can be painful to handle our anger as Christians. It is easy for us...

February 2024

February 16, 2024

From Sinner to Saint – Conversion and How to Live Lent

Have you ever thought about where the Luminous Mysteries of the rosary come from? Would...

January 2024

January 30, 2024

Temperament And How It Can Help Your Marriage Flourish

Temperament is part of who we are as people. Getting to know your own and...

January 29, 2024

What Would Augustine Say About A Trans-man Being Pregnant?

What would Augustine say about a trans-man being pregnant? How would he respond to gender...

January 24, 2024

Jesus Is More Powerful Than The Devil And We Can Trust Him

Jesus is more powerful than the Devil and we can trust Jesus always. One of...

January 16, 2024

Contemplating Your Spouse With God’s Eyes: Key To Happiness

Contemplating your spouse with God's eyes is one of the greatest keys to success in...

January 15, 2024

Spiritual Direction: What To Say The First Time

Spiritual Direction wakes up a lot of feelings. If this is your first Spiritual Direction,...

December 2023

December 18, 2023

Can Catholics Do Yoga?

A common question I get in Pasadena is, “Father, can Catholics do yoga?” I am...