Even though mortal sins are more deadly than venial sins, that doesn’t mean venial sins are harmless. Fr. Mike explains the damage venial sins do to us and advises us to not become complacent in our sin, no matter how minor it may seem to us, because all sin negatively impacts our relationship with God.
When God Gives You Unexpected Crosses
Lent can feel empowering. You pick things to give up, choose prayers to commit to, and give of yourself through some sort of almsgiving. But, be honest: does it ever pan out the way you planned? This is a microcosm of our entire lives, isn't it? Deep down, we'd like...