Virtue & Spiritual Disciplines
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...
How the Devil Slowly Leads You into Sin (Without You Noticing)
As we journey further into Lent, let’s talk about how we can escape the devil’s grasp. It's no secret that sin is prevalent in ...
What we’re missing by not being in Scripture
When you think of holiness, what comes to mind? Is it a saint who has never stumbled? Does the idea of holiness feel out of rea...