I often talk about being a light to others. When our souls burn brightly, we help point the way to Heaven. But when Jesus established His Church, He needed more than a light—He needed a rock. Anyone building something knows the importance of a solid foundation. If the base shifts or crumbles, the entire structure […]
“For God so loved the world that He gave His only Son.” This well-known and beautiful verse from the Gospel of John reveals the deep love the Father has for us. God gave us life and a beautiful world to live in, but we turned away from Him. Yet instead of abandoning us, He chose […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
