Some Catholics are blessed to take part in Perpetual Adoration at one of their local parishes, where they can adore the Eucharist at any time, day or night. For those that do not have this opportunity, there may be an…
Perpetual Adoration
Blessed Be the Annoying Catholics
Have you ever met an annoying Catholic? Are you one? Good. Pope Francis thinks you should be. Recently, while reading through Catholic New World, the newspaper for the Archdiocese of Chicago, I came across a story from the Catholic News…
Our Role in Ministry
As we mature in our faith, we naturally want to become more involved in the activities of our parish and community, but it leads to a new problem: understanding our role in ministry. If a new opportunity for volunteering fits…
The Little Way
St. Therese of Lisieux introduced us to the little way, and it is a concept that can be very effective in our evangelization efforts, as well. By realizing that it is some of our smallest actions that have the greatest…
Lifestyles of the Rich and Fallen
Recently, I had an epiphany. We spend a lot of time reaching out to the poor and hungry, but who is reaching out to the rich and fallen? Didn’t Jesus say: “Amen, I say to you, it will be hard…
What’s Your Spiritual Potential?
What has God called you to do in life? Have you reached your spiritual potential yet? How do we know who we’re supposed to become and who God wants us to be? These are some of the most common (and…
When Evangelism Fails
Part of being an evangelist is feeling the sting of when evangelism fails. You have done your best to share the faith with others, but your efforts fall short of their goal. When evangelism fails, you begin to question your…
Lent: A Time for Prayer
When most Catholics think of Lent, fasting, meatless Fridays, and preparing for Holy Week are the first things that come to mind, but Lent is also a time for prayer – an opportunity to reconnect with our Lord. Amidst the…
Bumper Sticker Evangelist
Have you ever driven behind a bumper sticker evangelist? They have so many bumper stickers that it is hard to tell what color the car is anymore. Each one proclaims the Word of God in a unique way: some are…
A View of Paradise
As I write this, I am sitting on a beach in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, with a beautiful view of paradise – the ocean in front of me, and sand at my feet. By the time this is published, though, I…