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Your Pastor Needs Help. Here's Where You Come In.
Today, Ascension is pulling one out of the vault, and Fr. Mike tells you why your parish priest needs you (and how you can help).
The value of a new …
2 years, 6 months ago
Prayer is a Battle: Strategies for Victory
When we read the lives of the saints it can appear like prayer comes so easily to them; almost as if they were soaking in a hot tub of grace. But the…
2 years, 6 months ago
When You’re Distracted in Prayer
When you're first growing in prayer and developing your relationship with Jesus, it is worth the effort to fight distractions in prayer. The more you…
2 years, 6 months ago
How to Be Excellent (NOT a Perfectionist)
They say that perfection is the enemy of the good. But what is true goodness in a pursuit? What does excellence actually look like and consist of?
To…
2 years, 6 months ago
How Do I Know If I've Actually Encountered Jesus?
How do you know you've had an encounter with God? Sometimes it's hard to tell, especially if you were raised in the Faith.
Today, Fr. Mike shares his…
2 years, 7 months ago
The Christian Response to Grief
Grief is a human emotion and and affects each of us at one time or another.
The Catholic Church in all her wisdom offers us this beautiful prayer in…
2 years, 7 months ago
Facing the Death of Those You Love
Everyone you know and love is going to die someday. You will too, but... the thought of losing everyone else can sometimes be all the more frightenin…
2 years, 7 months ago
Did God Create Aliens?
Do aliens from outer space really exist? Did God create them? Are they intelligent? What does that mean for our faith?
Today, Fr. Mike's answer might…
2 years, 7 months ago
Would It Just Be Easier Not to Be Christian?
What if no one ever told you about Jesus?
Your life probably wouldn't have so many rules. You wouldn't be as guilty for any sins you commit (you woul…
2 years, 7 months ago
Expectations vs. Reality
When things don't go the way we expect, it's hard not to be frustrated and disappointed. How do we move on after unmet expectations? And how do we br…
2 years, 8 months ago