Purpose
“It should be common knowledge (though it is not) that the whole of our purpose in this life is communion with God, and, together with...
Spiritual Struggles
“The spiritual journey is not an exercise in modern psychology or a path to becoming “well-adjusted.” It is a journey through difficult...
Well-Being
“Your well-being is largely determined by the perspective with which you view your life. The Bible teaches a technique known in modern...
Spiritual Growth and Maturity
“But what is spiritual maturity? The Greek word for “maturity” refers to the end of a process…When this growth reaches that final point,...
Virtue
“Human virtue” should not be an oxymoron. From a Christian perspective, the words should be synonymous. The virtuous life is the only...
Life and Death
“The obstacle which hinders…people’s every thought and action, every surprise they experience or revelation they are granted, is the...
Body and Soul/Spiritual and Physical
“… to follow our Risen Lord into the joy of the resurrection, we must also open our deepest personal struggles and wounds to Him for...
Fasting
“A relationship with Jesus Christ-this is prayer. When people think about what is required to receive Holy Communion, they almost...
Self and Self-Will
“It is so tempting to identify the way of the Lord with whatever or whomever we happen to admire, but that usually serves only as a...
Knowing God
“Perhaps the most salient aspect of the sacramental life is something that has almost been forgotten within contemporary...