The Tightrope
Our Prophetic Calling: Afflicting the Comforted
If you were baptized, you are called to be a prophet. That doesn’t mean that you’ll be predicting the Second…
To What Shall I Compare the Kingdom of God?
Jesus used parables to explain the Kingdom of God to his disciples to help them understand supernatural truths by relating…
St. Thérèse: A Little Way to Wellness
Isn’t it funny how the things that we consider good for us are also in line with Church teaching? Trendy…
Stigmata, Messy Kitchens, and St. Padre Pio
St. Padre Pio suffered from the stigmata for years, but he’s also the saint who said, “Pray, hope, and don’t…
St. Ignatius Prayer for Generosity
The St. Ignatius prayer for generosity asks God to take away worldly comforts so we can fully rely on him…
3 Steps to Be Less Franxious (Frantic and Anxious)
That feeling when you have a tight deadline, or an unexpected task, or you forgot to do something and are…
Imitate Mary’s Fiat with This Short Prayer
Mary’s Fiat, her “yes” to God to become the mother of the Word incarnate, is the ultimate example of surrender…
There Is No Conflict between Faith and Science
A 2016 Georgetown study revealed that a top reason young people are leaving the Catholic Faith is because of a…
Celebrating the Catholic Calendar
There may not be many holidays this month, but the Catholic calendar gives us plenty to celebrate and lots to…
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…