When I was in grade school, once a month we would gathering around the Blessed Sacrament in adoration. And when we would go there for our holy hour, my grade-school self would tell you: I was so bored. I would…
Today’s article is going to take a bit of a deeper dive into Church history and theology. Particularly, we are going to look a the Cappadocians and their influence on our theology of Trinity. When people refer to the Cappadocians,…
God continually provides for our needs, but most of the time he does so anonymously: this is called providence. We can take providence for granted, thinking that it is just good luck. But we are Christians: we know better. In…
“Now this is eternal life, that they should know you, the only true God, and the one whom you sent, Jesus Christ.” John 17:3 Throughout the Gospels, Jesus speaks about bringing life. But this is no ordinary life: it is…
End-of-life decisions are some of the most agonizing heart-breaking. When my mother was dying in the hospital, I was chosen to be her medical power of attorney, which meant that I had to make decisions about her care. It was…
This post might seem more appropriate for the Lent. However, Advent is also a penitential season in the Church. We tend to forget that because of all the gifts, shopping, parties, and food during this time. But just like Lent,…