Today is the fifth Sunday after Pentecost in the traditional liturgical calendar. During the time after Pentecost, the longest liturgical season of the year, the Church focuses on presenting Our Lord’s essential teachings as he expressed them during his public ministry and invites us to reflect more deeply on the meaning of our life as … More Fifth Sunday After Pentecost: Our Calling to Greatness
Our modern culture is obsessed with self-gratification. We are constantly bombarded with the message that “wellness” is the ultimate goal of life, and that we should seek after it in everything we do. This excessive focus on the self is especially sneaky because it parades under the banner of necessary self-care. We all need to … More The Modern Wellness Cult and the Pitfall of Spiritual Gluttony
I recently had an encounter with an old friend that I hadn’t seen for nearly ten years. I had met her when I was in the thick of my New Age hippie phase and we had bonded over that type of spirituality. Needless to say, she found a very different person when she contacted me … More Should We Embrace the “Follow Your Heart” Mantra to Live a Fulfilling Life?
When I first embraced the Catholic Faith, I felt like a load had been lifted off my shoulders. Finally, I had a set of rules and guidelines to live by, instead of wading through life in moral darkness, constantly unsure of how to proceed. The commandments, the counsels, the many centuries of magisterial teaching; I … More What We Can Learn From Uncertainty in the Moral Life
In daily interactions, annoying behavior is inevitable. Rather than offering unsolicited corrections driven by selfish motives, it’s important to examine our intentions. While there are cases where guidance is necessary, impatience suggests our motives aren’t pure. These moments are opportunities to practice patience and charity, essential virtues in personal growth and interacting with others. … More A Reflection on Friendly Corrections
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