The beginning of the calendar year in the church is an exciting time to celebrate each year for Catholics. Advent is when we prepare for the coming of Christ both within our hearts and more importantly in our lives (and the Parousia). It is when we remove from our...
My mother always told me, “God helps those who help themselves.” It’s her way of saying that yes, we pray, but we also need to do our part: the work. God is capable of doing great things — amazing things — but He doesn’t baby us. He wants us to grow, and our free will...
