Many people reject religion because they do not understand what they are rejecting.  True religion is about one thing:  a Divine Relationship.  This divine relationship begins when we invite God into our lives with faith and trust and that relationship grows as God nurtures us... Read More →

When Jesus was on earth “people were also bringing babies to Jesus for him to place his hands on them. When the disciples saw this, they rebuked them. But Jesus called the children to him and said, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom... Read More →

Fidelity is a choice that becomes easier and easier when we desire the thing or person we choose to be faithful to. If an athlete wants to compete, he will be faithful to his training regime if he believes that the training protocol is key to his success. Fidelity is a choice... Read More →

The extent to which human priorities match divine priorities is the extent to which we are living in communion with God, doing His Holy Will. The ‘bucket list’ is typically a list of experiences we want to have before we die, but God’s plan for us may encompass a different set of... Read More →

Before you read this reflection, I encourage you to bow your head and pray for God’s grace. Pray that Jesus will allow you to enter into the mystery of His Passion more deeply than you have before so that you can treasure the greatness of His love and courageously respond to His... Read More →

Jesus said, “I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing.” John 15:5 Consider the little branch that falls off the vine, it can no longer live. It will no longer produce any fruit.  Let’s... Read More →

Are you brave if you are not scared? Courage is a gift of the Holy Spirit. I can only imagine how much courage the first apostles of Jesus must have had. So many of the first Christians died for their faith as martyrs because they did not want to deny their love for Jesus. “There... Read More →

In my heart I hold a memory, a painful memory with infinite promise.  This is a memory I choose to recall for the glory of God every day.  It is the memory of Jesus being crucified for the salvation of souls. “Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life... Read More →

“For God did not call us to be impure, but to live a holy life.” 1 Thessalonians 4:7 In this reflection let’s reflect on the purity God desires us from His people. PURE HEART “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.” Matthew 5:8 A pure heart is devoted to doi... Read More →

We know that a house with a weak or broken foundation will lack structural integrity. It’s important for the foundation of the house to be strong in order for the house to endure. Jesus told St. Peter that he would be the rock upon which His house, the church, would be built.... Read More →