silence, burdens, Simon of Cyrene

Bearing Our Burdens

Much to everyone’s surprise – and my own as well – when it came time to pick a patron for my reception into the Roman

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eucharist, mass, gifts, offering, Eucharistic Prayer, eat

You Are What You Eat

In the fitness and nutrition world we often say, “You are what you eat.” For example, eating excessive carbohydrates (especially simple sugars) and saturated fats,

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Eye of Faith

Between the time of Christ’s Resurrection and Ascension into Heaven, our Lord appeared on numerous occasions to his disciples. Imagine being among them. Would you

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adoration

Holy Hour Adoration

Every week I take an hour to sit in prayer before the Blessed Body of Christ in our parish Adoration Chapel. It is an exercise

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pray, prayer, prayers, praying, dialogue, spiritual, words, petition, resolution

Interrupting Scrupulosity

The teaching of Christian morality ought to foster dignity, confidence, and contentment. Knowledge of the Commandments, the Gospel, Church doctrine, and natural law can help

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clock, time

The Arrow of Time

Back in 1927 English astronomer, physicist, and mathematician Sir Arthur Stanley Eddington coined the term “Arrow of Time.” Apparently it was a big deal. As

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Jesus Christ, Trust

Walking on Water or Swimming?

I was a Michigander in the beautiful hills of California, just outside of San Diego. It was August and my family traveled to John Paul

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frustration, anger, confusion, sadness, alone, depression

Anxiety and Anger

The other day I read an excerpt of a psalm that annoyed me. It said: “Do not fret at the man who prospers; a man

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prayer, discernment, holiness, praying, intercessory prayer, thanksgiving

Refresh and Renew

Lately I’ve been on a cleaning spree! Door knobs, window sills, nooks, crannies, and everything in between have gotten a major scrubbing. Soap, water, and

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Target Hardening for Your Soul

The term “target hardening” generally refers to strengthening the security of a site against attack. It’s something we may hear or read about after terrorist

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