Jesus’s Missed Opportunities?

Jesus’s Missed Opportunities?

Did Jesus miss an opportunity?Listening to the Gospel one morning at Mass, I was struck by Jesus’s missed opportunity. In Matthew 19:16-22, when the young man approached Jesus and asked, “Teacher, what good must I do to gain eternal life?” Jesus gave him a to-do list:...
5 Surprising Ways To Sanctify Your Sleep

5 Surprising Ways To Sanctify Your Sleep

With the colder months and daylight ending as Summer approaches, many people are going to bed earlier. And with the pandemic still here and teleworking the norm, many others are waking up later. Saint Paul told us to pray unceasingly. That would include our time...
10 Early Church Quotes About the Eucharist

10 Early Church Quotes About the Eucharist

I am a convert to the Catholic Faith. In my evangelical days I read scripture passages such as John chapters 6 and concluded that they were symbolic. This view is still predominant in most Protestant denominations. There came a point when I had to take a deep dive...
Forget the Easter Baskets? Here are Some Quick Ideas

Forget the Easter Baskets? Here are Some Quick Ideas

Holy Week: our week to contemplate all that Christ did for us, mourn his suffering and death, and all while preparing for the celebration of easter! Of course Easter baskets are not a need. However, if they are a part of your tradition, here are some last minute...