Where Is the Evidence? The US Bishops’ pastoral letter, “Stewardship: A Disciple’s Response,” sees a life of stewardship as the fruit that comes from an authentic life with Jesus. Faith in Jesus is the minimum … Read More
Inspiration – Oct 13
As we live out our life of faith, it is easy to lose heart and lose confidence in God’s power and effective presence. We can fall into apathy. Given the immensity of the concerns that … Read More
How can I practice gratitude in my everyday life?
Gratitude Question: How can I practice gratitude in my everyday life? Answer: God has given each of us many blessings. Fostering an “attitude of gratitude” might be easier than you think. Simple, concrete practices can … Read More
Ordinary Moments – Oct 13
To Give of Oneself In the South, the use of “Yes, Sir,” “Yes, Ma’am,” and “Thank you,” have been drilled into many a little person’s brain. Unfortunately, as time goes by, those social conventions seem … Read More
Inspiration – Oct 13
When standing in a place of privilege, it is difficult to see all of the wonders, healings, and graces God bestows upon us. We can easily take God’s abiding, healing, and sustaining presence for granted … Read More
What is the story behind the rosary?
Question: What is the story behind the rosary? Answer: The rosary is a sacred and popular Catholic devotion, but its origins are mysterious. Prayer beads to facilitate meditation began in the early ages of the … Read More
Ordinary Moments – Oct 6
How Much Is Enough? During a conversation about good stewardship of money and time, my daughter shared that sometimes doing the best thing was so hard for her to do. It wasn’t always a matter … Read More
Inspiration – Oct 6
All of the violence and unrest we regularly witness in our world can easily distress us. We can also find ourselves wondering how long it will take before God intervenes and does something about it. … Read More
How can I incorporate serving the poor in my everyday life?
Question: I volunteer every once in a while. How can I incorporate serving the poor in my everyday life? Answer: In the Gospels, Jesus is very clear about emphasizing outreach to vulnerable persons on the … Read More
Ordinary Moments – Sep 29
Called to Compassion What does a homeless person need? That may seem like an odd question since being homeless would indicate they certainly need a home. Beyond that though, what does a homeless person need? … Read More
