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…
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How St. Teresa of Avila Helped Me Overcome the Fear of Failure
For many years, I struggled to overcome a paralyzing fear of failure. I was living a circumscribed life, afraid to take risks, unwilling to step…
‘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…
Do the thing you fear and the death of fear is certain. — Ralph Waldo Emerson
Think about something that you have wanted to do, but have been too afraid. Then ask God to give you the courage to conquer that…