When we think of ourselves, we like to think that we are strong- like an impenetrable fortress, unable to be moved of swayed by any sort of force. Staunch and…
The 2nd Reading and the Gospel this weekend are a bit difficult to hear: why this harsh language from Paul, and from Jesus? Does it fit with how we know…
As our temperatures are slowly climbing back into comfortable territory, I can’t help but find myself reminiscing on some of the past plants and gardening I did when I was…
If you’ve ever been to the St. Louis Cathedral Basilica, you know how glorious it is. There are tons of mosaics, statues, and all sorts of marble to look at.…
In the face of temptations- what do you do? I remember in particular having a series of strong temptations, during my thirty-day silent retreat of all things. You see, during…
There is so much more to Lent than simply a "self improvement project." Are you focused on God in these forty days and forty nights? Will you give Him the…
Every time we go through a new year, it seems that one of the hallmarks of the occasion is to plan out our “New Years Resolutions.” The concept of these…