Today, we often hear about “dress codes” to observe and “outfits” to pay attention to in everyday life. For better or worse, we all know what they are: terms related to clothing, how we dress in certain situations in order not to clash with the environment or the situation we…
Every parent knows both the power and danger of making a promise to one’s child. When we give our child a pledge that a certain event will happen, he rests assured that it will. A parent’s promise means a great deal. On the other hand, making any promise to one’s…
In the spiritual life, we can face the danger of a slow, quiet drifting away from God, and if not controlled, it can lead to an outright rejection of God. You can break bad habits and look perfectly fine on the outside, yet still be empty on the inside. This…
In the history of Christian spirituality and theology, few dynamics have generated as much tension as the relationship between faith and works. Yet, when viewed through the lens of Catholic tradition, this tension dissolves into a rhythm of grace. To understand this harmony, we must look to the root and…
Today’s Gospel presents us with the well-known incident of Mary and Martha. We’re reminded of how God calls us to give ourselves entirely to Him and, especially as active and often busy people, we need to be reminded how not to lose ourselves in the midst of our tasks. Let’s…
Generally, the parable of the Good Samaritan is taken as an invitation to show love by serving those in need, regardless of who they are. However, the experience of a young man I met recently showed me that this parable can also be understood as an invitation to love others…
The vineyard is one of the Bible’s most tender images. It speaks of patient care: soil cleared, vines planted, walls built, a watchtower raised. In Isaiah, the owner has done everything a vineyard needs. He waits for good grapes—but finds wild ones instead. In Catholic biblical interpretation, the “vineyard” in…
Life is not like a math problem which is solved following a strictly laid down formula. But sometimes we tend to treat life as Math we are responsible for solving. How often do we map out our lives down to the finest detail, only to feel anxious when things spin…
We all want to feel safe. Each year when we celebrate the Guardian Angels, we are reminded how important spiritual safety is. Nations, especially industrialized states, invest substantial resources to safeguard their territories and citizens. Some people pay a high cost of living mainly because of their safe neighborhood. Many…
I am currently in Rome for a conference and a few meetings, the details of which I will share in the coming weeks. God has been at work over these years, and he continues to lead and guide us every step of the way. As I prayed and prepared for…