The Tightrope
Easter Is a Season of Testimony
The Gospels tell us that there are more encounters with Christ than all of the books of the world can…
Take the Crucifix off the Wall
Holy Week is upon us and we find ourselves faced with the mystery of redemption, symbolized by the crucifix we…
Veronica and the Face of Jesus
The sixth Station of the Cross is where St. Veronica wipes the face of Jesus—and her example of reaching out…
St. Dismas and Our Wounds
St. Dismas is the good thief who hung next to Christ during the crucifixion, and in my opinion, there’s no…
What’s Holding Us Back from God? C.S. Lewis Has an Idea
C.S. Lewis, in his book Till We Have Faces, suggests the idea that each of us has one complaint holding…
When You Fail at Your Lenten Fast
Ever had a Lenten fast that just flopped? Me too. You can have the best of intentions at the start…
Chaotic Morning? Try These Short Prayers
Colin has two non-negotiables when it comes to morning prayers: Some kind of interior prayer. Some kind of family prayer.…
Should You Give Up Swearing for Lent?
Should you give up swearing for Lent? Well, yeah. But there’s more to it. Lent is a season of repentance,…
Reconciliation and True Freedom
In the sacrament of reconciliation, we are given real freedom. Sanctifying grace is restored, sin is washed away, and the…
Instagram, St. Ignatius, and Spiritual Exercises
When we see something beautiful, are we concerned with the encounter with God, or with taking a picture to post…
God’s Love Letter Specifically for You
Scripture is God’s love letter specifically for you. Have you ever encountered a verse from the Bible that seems to…
Be the Real Deal: Venerable Carlo Acutis
Colin unpacks this quote from Venerable Carlo Acutis: “All people are born as originals but many die as photocopies.” Carlo…