Virtue & Spiritual Disciplines
A Wicked and Lazy Christian—Who, Me?
Bet you think this parable isn’t about you.You wicked and lazy servant!Well, that is just uncomfortable to hear. Not because th...
Books I’m Reading Lately to Go Deeper Spiritually
Reading spiritual books is an essential part of growing in your relationship with God and also in your knowledge of the Christi...
The Martha/Mary Dynamic and Choosing the Better Part
I have a friend who is the mother of 10 children. When she was in the throes of raising those children when they were all still...
Feeling lazy? Think of Jesus, the apostles, and hard-working saints
Sloth or laziness is one of the capital sins. The root of sloth is often acedia which means “lack of care,” or, as the Catechis...
Evaluate your spiritual life with these basic questions
The only way we can progress in the spiritual life is by making an honest evaluation of it.Often one of the biggest obstacles t...
God’s laws lead to Jubilee
Sabbath rest is trending. We are hearing more and more Christians lament the breakneck pace of modern life and the necessity of...
Ignatius’ Principle and Foundation: A roadmap to a meaningful life
The Principle and Foundation is not just a theological idea — it is an invitation to a life of clarity, peace, and freedom.Ever...
Are these 6 daily habits the key to spiritual resilience?
Jesuit scholar draws from his founder to propose six simple practices for weathering life’s interior storms.What makes a person...
What St. Philip Neri Can Teach Us About the Sabbath
If you’re anything like me, then the call to keep holy the Sabbath is something of a challenge, thanks to a constant struggle t...