In our age of brokenness and confusion, when the value of masculinity is often looked upon with suspicion and we are asked in some social and professional settings to declare “our pronouns,” how are men to find their true identity and mission in life?
Read moreWhy Men Need to Pray →
Prayer is the life blood of our relationship with God. Prayer is the spiritual air that we breathe because it is as vital to our spiritual life as air is to our physical life. Without a consistent devotion to daily prayer, we simply cannot continually grow in our relationship with God and live a spiritual life dedicated to discipleship.
Read moreChrist is Risen: Who Cares? - Fr. Mark Goring →
He is Risen! He is Risen indeed!! Alleluia! Alleluia!
Yes, but why do we care? How do we tell those who do not care, why we care? Fr. Mark Goring, CC has a couple of answers for us in this brief video (~15 minutes) of an Easter Vigil homily. Happy Easter!
Read moreJoseph, Son of David, Do Not Be Afraid →
Joseph’s dreams for a happy marriage and family appeared to be fading fast. A faithful Jew and “righteous man” (Matthew 1:19), he knew Jewish law required him to uphold the sanctity of marriage, which appeared to be violated by Mary’s pregnancy. But he also wanted to protect Mary.
Read moreAs The World Goes Down, Here's What You Should Do! →
Fr. Jonathan Meyer from All Saints Parish in Indiana has consoling and comforting words for his parish and for all of us as the Christmas season was concluded and just after the riots at the capitol in Washington, DC. What do we do now?
Read moreThe School of Trust During Stormy Seas →
There is no greater message from God: He is here, with us—and he is trustworthy.
Given the turmoil of the past six months, these words are difficult for some to accept. Quarantines, social distancing, illness of friends and loved ones, loss of employment, financial instability, political and social unrest, and the death of thousands as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic have caused much suffering. In the end, though, our lives are defined by the journey from shore to shore and the tumultuous storms we encounter along the way. The call of each Christian is to find just who travels with us inside of that boat.
Read moreHow to Stop Worrying and Live in the Present Moment →
Most of us adults do not understand the power of the present moment. We live in the past or project about the future, usually in fiercely fearful ways. We lose sight of the fact that we are not in control. We get so caught up in trying to have some semblance of control that our energies pour out as worries and preoccupations.
What can we do to calm down? How can we tame this huge tiger that wildly claws around in our minds, disrupting our sleep patterns, distressing our hopes and dreams, and denying us the peace and joy we always want in our lives?
Read moreJuly is Manhood Month - Fr. Mark Goring, CC →
Fr. Mark Goring declares July as Manhood Month and suggests 5 ways to prove your manhood. Watch this very brief video to learn his suggestions. Make St. Joseph your patron and model of manhood and be a man of action. Learn more about St. Joseph and how you can consecrate yourself to this great saint.
Read moreSt. Joseph: The Model of Manhood →
“St. Joseph was an ordinary sort of man on whom God relied to do great things. He did exactly what the Lord wanted him to do, in each and every event that went to make up his life.” ~ St. Josemaria Escriva
Recently, I have been growing in devotion to St. Joseph, the husband of Mary and foster father of Jesus. St. Joseph is the model for every man.
But, you might say, we know so little about him! How can we imitate a man we barely know? Actually, we know more about St. Joseph than you might think. Here are 5 attributes of St. Joseph that we can imitate.
Read moreThe Desert of Faith →
I said to myself in my good fortune:
“I shall never be shaken.”
O Lord, your favor had set me like a mountain stronghold.
Then you hid your face, and I was put to confusion.
-Psalm 30:7-8, Revised Grail Psalter
In a matter of two sentences, the Psalmist sums up a tremendously complex part of one’s journey of faith. At one moment, we can have a sense of certainty in the Lord, a perceived state of proximity to the divine that is so real that we can say, “I shall never be shaken.” Then suddenly, everything changes. It seems as though everything that we had once felt with such certainty is wrenched away and we are left with nothing in a state of confusion.
Read moreWhy Leisure? →
During this COVID-19 crisis, many will spend their time in leisure – or they should.
With so many cancellations, in which the majority of sports and events are being closed down, it is critical for us to understand what leisure is and why it is important.
Read moreWhat is Discipleship? →
The notion of discipleship is a powerful one. For anyone to say he is a Christian ought to mean, “I am a disciple of Christ.” And to be a disciple means you strive hold nothing back from your commitment to follow him.
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