Jesus told us he had to ascend to heaven so that the Father could send us the Holy Spirit. This takes an element of trust on our part that the Father has a plan for us.
Category «Living the Catholic Life»
What Love Is
The Apostle John tells us that whoever does not love, does not know God. Understanding what love is, and what love is not, is key to living the Christian life.
Suffering With Mary
There is no question that there is a great amount of suffering in the world, now more than ever. There is a question, however, as to why people would want to suffer alone when we have a beautiful and perfect model for suffering in the Blessed Virgin Mary.
Spiritual Unlearning
Sometimes, before we can grow spiritually, we must first unlearn certain preconceived notions about the ways of learning. Only then, can we be truly transformed by God.
The Narrow Road
John Edwards of the Just A Guy In The Pew podcast discusses his latest devotional project called The Narrow Road which helps men live a more virtuous life.
Docility Of Heart
Most of us know the story of Abraham and his willingness to follow the command of God in sacrificing his only son, Isaac. But, most of us have probably not thought about this story from the perspective of Isaac.
Spiritual Healing
When Jesus encounters a leper and makes him clean, we learn a valuable lesson. Even though we are unlikely to ever encounter leprosy in our lifetime, we can encounter much needed spiritual healing, if only we ask.
Following Jesus
If Jesus were to walk up to us today, right now, we should ask ourselves if we would have the courage and the wisdom to drop everything as the Apostles did and follow him wherever he would lead us.
Temples Of The Holy Spirit
So many think that a relationship with God is primarily expressed in the heart and mind, through faith. But, Saint Paul teaches us that we are to praise and worship God, to glorify him, with our bodies as well.
Divine Fatherhood
God calls Jesus his Son, and by virtue of our baptism, we are welcomed into the Christian Family as adopted brothers and sisters of Jesus. That means, we have a Divine Father and that is Good News!