Gospel Meditation
It is no wonder that followers of Christ are called the Body of Christ. After all, sharing in the same spiritual food and sacred meal, they become what they eat…
Category: Weekly Reflections
What Is the Purpose of the Pope?
Question: Why do Catholics have a pope? Answer: To answer the question of why Catholics have a pope, we have to pull the lens back and think about the very…
Everyday Stewardship
Where is that guy with the rainbow wig holding a “John 3:16” sign in the end zone at NFL football games? Younger readers may not have any idea what I…
Gospel Meditation
The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ and the love of God and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with all of you. —2 Corinthians 13:13 There is an…
Tithing vs. Stewardship
Question: What is the difference between tithing and stewardship? Answer: Both tithing and stewardship are part of a spiritual way of life that calls us to use all of our…
We Are Never Alone
My children want my help sometimes, and other times, not so much. I remember being a teenager and young adult myself. At times, I thought I knew everything. I didn’t…
Gospel Meditation
That first Pentecost Sunday found the apostles in the upper room gathered in prayer. In many ways, we find ourselves in a similar situation as the apostles did on that…
Fast Before Communion
Question: Why are Catholics required to fast before Communion? Answer: How we prepare for an important event helps us with the intentionality of our actions and raises our awareness. We…
We Are Family
I am looking forward to an empty nest. It isn’t that I do not love my children or that I will not miss them. I am simply looking forward to…
Gospel Meditation
When I was younger, I remember going to a friends’ house to swim in their pool during the summer months. All the parents were on the deck, enjoying the company,…