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 […]
Loving one another sounds simple—until I get on I-4 in Central Florida. Then things change quickly. It’s easy to love people when they’re kind to me. It’s much harder when they’re not. But as Christians, we believe Jesus Christ is the way to Heaven. And if we want to follow Him there, we need to […]
People often joke that the only certainties in life are death and taxes, and many are terrified of both. Death, in particular, feels frightening if we believe it’s the end of our existence. But Jesus assures us that it’s not. In Matthew 25:46, He says, “And these will go off to eternal punishment, but the […]
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. […]
There’s a lot of turmoil in the world right now. The stock market swings wildly, prices keep rising, and uncertainty seems to be everywhere. People worry about their jobs and how they’ll provide for their families. Many nations are at war or teetering on the edge of it, and it’s getting harder to feel safe […]
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 […]
