Navigating Mental Health Struggles: How Scripture Helps Me Find Hope This Advent
To celebrate the darkness of Advent – a season of mystery and waiting, anticipating the birth of Christ, the Light of the World – amidst…
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The Prodigal Son: How to Overcome the 3 Lies We Tell Ourselves
Earlier this year my home parish welcomed a new associate pastor. He’s a friendly and vibrant young priest and a gifted preacher. Indeed, one of…
‘Dune’ Helped Me See the Strength of Prayer in the Face of Fear
Frank Herbert’s epic novel “Dune” is often considered science fiction’s answer to J.R.R. Tolkien’s “The Lord of the Rings.” While die-hard Tolkienians such as myself…
Standing Up to Stress: How to Avoid Getting Crushed by College Anxiety
What if I fail? No matter how together they might seem on the outside, in the back of most new college students’ minds lurks the…
By living deeply in the present moment we can understand the past better and prepare for a better future. — Thich Nhat Hanh
When you find yourself today dwelling on the past or living too far into the future with plans and anxiety, remember to be in the…
A Well-Timed Reminder
I’m really, really great at worrying. It’s actually one of the things that I do the best. On any given day, my worries range from…
Why Your Major Doesn’t Matter
While I am far removed from my college days, I still have not found that niche of what I’m going to do with my life.…
Welcome Anxiety
I don’t know about you, but just writing the word “anxiety” makes me anxious. It’s sort of like a virus. You see someone sneezing, try…
Even I Can’t Separate Myself from God’s Love
Thursday of the Thirtieth Week in Ordinary Time. No one and no thing can separate us from the love of Christ, not even ourselves. (Preached…
God Has A Sense Of Humor
I am a perfectionist and a micromanager and am easily overwhelmed. There really is no combination that would result in a more tightly wound person.…
