It is always a challenge to enter more deeply into the spirit of Good Friday of the Lord’s Passion. I often feel as if I cannot get where I want to be. As if the celebration of the passion of the Lord doesn’t penetrate my heart and life as much as it should—or as much as I want it to.
Thoughts For Today
Why IVF is Gravely Immoral
IVF replaces the procreative act of love reserved for married spouses with lab technicians in order to bring children into being in vitro (in glass). Many of these lab-conceived-children are held in cryo-storage indefinitely or used for experimentation.
A Lenten Reflection on The Prodigal Son
The story of the prodigal son is one of my favorite parables. I love how Jesus provides the example of the father’s immense generosity, compassion and mercy to teach us about who God really is.
Does God Answer Every Prayer?
What is God prepared to give you? Answering that question will do a lot for your prayer life.
What Was Mary and Joseph’s Journey to Bethlehem Like?
After such a long, dangerous and grueling trip, Mary and Joseph arrived in Bethlehem, a name which means “house of bread.” It is fitting that the Christ-Child born there is the bread of life who gives himself—his flesh and blood—as food for eternal life.