The Tightrope
Go to Adoration … Even If You Don’t Feel Like It
After the recent episode about the Mass, I asked my son Leo if he had any other thoughts for the…
You Aren’t in Control of Your Life
Having no control is a fact of life, and it leaves us feeling anxious and stressed. But it’s important to…
3 Books You Will Want to Read Over and Over
Summer is a great time for reading! Here are three books to check out that you’ll want to read over…
Music and Motion in Prayer
Prayer often involves looking for a quiet place to sit still and listen for God’s voice, but it can also…
3 Reasons We Go to Mass (According to a 9-Year-Old)
Why do we have to go to Mass? Why can’t we just pray at home or read the Bible on…
Church Teaching on Immigration
What does the Catholic Church say in regards to immigration? The answer is in the Catechism. Click on the player above…
Delayed Gratification Is One of the Greatest Markers of Happiness
Delayed gratification is counter-intuitive. When we’re hungry, we want to eat. Why would we put that off? Because our short…
Fasting Isn’t Just for Lent
During Lent, Catholics abstain and fast at certain times. But the Catholic Church views every Friday (except solemnities) as a…
Remember Your Death
We have three reactions when we remember our death: trying to forget it by focusing on pleasure (eat, drink, and…
Ordinary Time Resolutions
If Lent is a fast and Easter is a feast, what’s the purpose of Ordinary Time? Even though it’s called…
The Importance of the Holy Spirit in Your Life
The Holy Spirit pours into our hearts through the sacraments and unites us at all times. But during Pentecost, we’re…
2019 Problems Are Not Solved with 1980s Solutions
What does a teen philosopher have to say? I interviewed some of my students about the problems they face in…