Blog about the Catholic faith
Christian faith begins with the astonishing claim that God has come near in Jesus Christ. I find that many questions of faith begin quietly. They may appear during prayer, in family life, after disappointment, or when the heart notices that ordinary success is not enough. Catholic wisdom gives room...
Relics can seem strange until we remember that Christianity takes the body seriously. The Christian life is not made of perfect feelings. It is made of grace received, truth learned, mercy accepted, and love practiced in the middle of normal responsibilities. That is why even a modest theme can open...
Silence can feel uncomfortable when life has trained us to expect constant sound. The Christian life is not made of perfect feelings. It is made of grace received, truth learned, mercy accepted, and love practiced in the middle of normal responsibilities. That is why even a modest theme can open int...
The spiritual life can be difficult to understand alone because we are not always clear-eyed about our own hearts. A simple Catholic answer is rarely a shallow one. The Church often begins with what is visible and then leads the heart toward the invisible grace hidden there. That movement from daily...
Catholic and Orthodox Christians share more than many people realize. This question matters because faith is lived in ordinary places, not only in church buildings or books. Catholic life has a way of bringing large mysteries into small decisions, which is why a simple reflection can slowly change h...
Purgatory is often misunderstood as a second chance or a place of mere punishment. The Christian life is not made of perfect feelings. It is made of grace received, truth learned, mercy accepted, and love practiced in the middle of normal responsibilities. That is why even a modest theme can open in...
Courage is not always dramatic. Often it is the strength to be faithful in a small and ordinary moment. The Christian life is not made of perfect feelings. It is made of grace received, truth learned, mercy accepted, and love practiced in the middle of normal responsibilities. That is why even a mod...
The Rosary may seem repetitive at first, but its repetition can become a place where the restless mind finally settles. This question matters because faith is lived in ordinary places, not only in church buildings or books. Catholic life has a way of bringing large mysteries into small decisions, wh...
Waiting is hard because it asks us to live without control. This question matters because faith is lived in ordinary places, not only in church buildings or books. Catholic life has a way of bringing large mysteries into small decisions, which is why a simple reflection can slowly change how a perso...
Discernment is more than making a clever decision. It is learning to notice what leads toward God. This question matters because faith is lived in ordinary places, not only in church buildings or books. Catholic life has a way of bringing large mysteries into small decisions, which is why a simple r...