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How to Pick up Your Cross
Fr. Mike’s words on taking up our crosses may come as a relief to many of us. He rejects the “harder is holier” approach, and reminds us that taking …
7 years, 5 months ago
Do I Have a Good Conscience?
Jiminy Cricket said “Always let your conscience be your guide,” but how do I know if I have a good conscience? A good conscience more often is concer…
7 years, 6 months ago
Why Catholics Call Mary Their Mother
When Catholics call Mary their mother, it may seem like they are taking away some of the respect due to Jesus and giving it to Mary. This is far from…
7 years, 6 months ago
Signs that Your Relationship Is Falling Apart
Fr. Mike discusses four signs that your relationship is in danger of falling apart, especially when it comes to stonewalling. Stonewalling, as used i…
7 years, 6 months ago
What NOT to Do During a Breakup
Fr. Mike is asked a lot about what to do when your life is thrown off course by a breakup.
In a previous episode, Fr. Mike discussed four questions …
7 years, 6 months ago
The Purpose of Lent
What does the Israelites’ forty years in the desert tell us about the purpose of Lent?
Sure, they both involve the number forty—which often represent…
7 years, 7 months ago
Picking a Thing for Lent
Fr. Mike knows the tricks we can play on ourselves when it comes to picking something for Lent. So he gives a straightforward guideline: Don’t pick s…
7 years, 7 months ago
Getting Involved in Parish Life
The value of a new parishioner introducing him or herself to parish life and just asking the priest, “How can I help?” is priceless.
When entering a…
7 years, 7 months ago
The Meaning of "I Love You"
Fr. Mike breaks down the real definition of love, which is willing the good of the other for the other.
He goes further than that though, saying tha…
7 years, 7 months ago
How Does God Restore Us?
Fr. Mike explains how God restores our brokenness, especially when it comes to our bodies.
So often, we find that the more precious a thing is, the m…
7 years, 8 months ago