The average American would probably define freedom a bit differently than the Christian. True freedom is not in escaping yokes, but in embracing the yoke of Christ.

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A Christian who doesn’t put Christ first is out of place. If we want to experience fullness of life, we must first enter into fullness of death to our constructed ego. This will be tough, as the cross is guaranteed, but the payoff is more than worth it.

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Most of us care more about what others think of us than about what God thinks of us. This not only prevents us from having a true conversion, but also burdens us with insecurity and fear. But the love of God has the power to cast away all fear.

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There seems to be a growing interest in Catholicism among young people. Perhaps one reason for this is because they’ve been left empty by the promise of modernity, and Catholicism offers the only adequate response to their deeper questions.

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God has given us an extraordinary gift in the Holy Eucharist, but we too often take it for granted. Here are some minimum requirements for preparing to receive the Eucharist, as well as some practical tips to better prepare for Holy Communion.

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In a world of AI, what makes us human? The good news is that it’s more than intelligence alone. We are made for communion.

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Sometimes the sacrament of confirmation can feel a bit anticlimactic when we compare it to Pentecost. But, the measure of the Holy Spirit’s action in us is not so much about emotional intensity, but about the fruits of the Spirit (Gal 5).

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Who is growing closer to Christ because of you? We all have influence over others, positively or negatively. How are you using it?

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