Our greatest act of worship is returning the gift of the Cross
What do you get the person who has everything? God is clear throughout the Scriptures that the act of giving gifts is central to his relationship with us. From manna…
It’s time to keep watch with Our Lord
“So you could not keep watch with me for one hour?” (Mt 26:40). For many years after my conversion, I never went to Eucharistic adoration. For me, it was shrouded…
Social media and the pursuit of Christian virtue
If you’re anything like me, you’ve spent at least some amount of time over the past several years considering your social media use. Worldwide pandemics, the ever-current news cycle, and…
How to pray the Rosary every day for the rest of your life
Unless you’re a nun in a convent, praying the Rosary daily can be a challenge for anyone. Over the years, many people have asked how I manage to pray the…
How to pray the Stations of the Cross during Lent and year round
On a recent visit to St. Patrick’s Cathedral in New York City, I was struck by the beauty of the representations of the Stations of the Cross. I always love…
What my frustration with Jonah taught me about my own charisms
I’m sure you’re familiar with the Book of Jonah. If you aren’t, I’ll catch you up to speed: A dude with the charism of prophecy shirks his gift, gets eaten…
Into the desert with St. Francis de Sales
Lent holds a special opportunity to pursue Christ into the desert and, in uniting more closely with him, to return on the other side with abundant fruits. For those, however,…
4 things that hold us back from total surrender to God’s will
“Have you ever heard of the Surrender Novena?” I sighed and stopped mid-step. “Only because you’re the fourth person to mention it to me this week,” I muttered. I was…
Seeking vocation: Choosing freedom over anxiety
What does God want me to do with my life? Where is he calling me? Will I ever find my vocation? Few things cause as much anxiety for Christian young…
Every hair on your head
I never considered myself pretty. While I didn’t think I was particularly ugly, I simply thought I was ordinary, if I thought about it at all. I never was the…