Before Jesus ascended into Heaven, He gave His followers one final blessing. Surprisingly, the disciples weren’t filled with sorrow when He left. Instead, they were full of joy. Luke tells us in his Gospel that the disciples returned to Jerusalem with great joy and continually praised God in the temple. Do we still have that […]
We are a diverse people, and that diversity is a beautiful gift. Still, we all share something deeply important: each of us is created by God and filled with an everlasting soul. God loves every one of us and desires to unite us with each other and with Himself, just as He and the Father […]
Most people strive to better themselves in different ways. Whether by hitting the gym, eating healthier, or setting personal goals, people typically want to become better. It’s good to accomplish things on our own, but sometimes, we need help to truly succeed. In this week’s Gospel, some of Jesus’ disciples struggled to catch any fish. […]
It always lifts my spirits when my kids run to greet me after I return from a trip. But sometimes I come home to find them glued to their video games or watching videos, barely noticing I’ve walked through the door. This week, we hear about two apostles who ran to Jesus’s tomb after hearing […]
One of the biggest questions people ask is, “How do I get to Heaven?” There are many answers, but they all come down to this: aligning our will with God’s. That might sound simple, but living it out is anything but easy. We all have our own wants, desires, needs, and expectations. And the list […]
The serpent lured Eve into eating the fruit, and she convinced Adam to do the same. From that moment on, humanity has lived in a fallen state, easily succumbing to temptation. God gave Adam and Eve countless blessings and only asked them to avoid one tree—yet they still chose to disobey Him. In our own […]
What does our relationship with God look like right now? Are we closer to our family, friends, and loved ones than we are to God? Do we find more joy in the things of the world than in the love and freedom Jesus has given us? As we journey through Lent, let’s invite the Holy […]
