Make Christ your first priority. Recently, while listening to a podcast by Fr. Mike Schmitz, I was inspired by his discussion of how to order
Connecting Point
When you accept an invitation to a high school reunion, a football watch party, or a wedding, you respond inwardly. It can be framed as, “I get
In Matthew 21:33–43, the tenants are entrusted with the vineyard but fail miserably to be faithful with what the owner has given them. Instead of
“Actions speak louder than words!” “Talk is cheap!” “Put your money where your mouth is!” “Do as I say, not as I do!” “Say what you
When I was in middle school, I remember wishing I had the same talents as another kid on my travel soccer team. He had incredible ball control,
Growing up, my mother often reminded me to “treat others how you want to be treated.” It’s a simple lesson that most of us probably heard in
One of the greatest things about Catholic life is living as a baptized member of Christ’s body. When we go to Mass, we experience this unity, most
We often say, “Nothing can get in God’s way,” but this Sunday’s readings challenge us to consider an uncomfortable reality: Sometimes, we do.
In Matthew 16:19, Jesus entrusts Peter with “the keys to the kingdom,” giving him responsibility and leadership despite his human imperfections.
We’ve all been there, regardless of where we are in our faith journey, but it can be hard to admit because there’s a part of us that feels