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How I found God Part 3:

Oh, my dear reader. This part will be extremely emotional for me. I know I keep saying that. But this has been an enlightening experience for me to share. See, my goal is to show how the Saints have truly moved… pushed me, and I will say this with a childish smile at my patron,Continue reading “How I found God Part 3:”

The Story of Two Masters

Did you know there are two masters in the world? Well, I had a rude wake-up call when I was praying the Liturgy of the Hours today. There was a section I came across in the responsory. Elijah approached the people and said: “How long will you straddle the issue by advocating two different opinions?”Continue reading “The Story of Two Masters”

How I found God: Part 2

A Very Long and Winding Road You’ll have to forgive me as I write this. This post will be very personal, full of unexpected turns and events and new friends. Last time, I left off with the idea of meeting God through the Holy Spirit. I felt the call to come back to the Church,Continue reading “How I found God: Part 2”

The Power of Silence

I was on my computer watching one of the most remarkable… to be honest… I don’t even know. Film, documentary? DocumFilm? Movie? Called Into the Silence. Totally free, and I highly recommend it. It’s a film that looks at a small Catholic monostatic order called the Carthusian Order. I immediately fell in love with it.Continue reading “The Power of Silence”

How did I find God: Part 1

I grew up a cradle Catholic. I grew up going through Sunday School. I went to Confession, and I went to Holy Communion. Yet, I didn’t find God. Of course, I believed that God was in the Catholic Church. Jesus was our Eucharistic Lord who hid under the appearance of bread and wine. I absolutelyContinue reading “How did I find God: Part 1”

St. Thomas and Doubt

St Thomas is often known as the “doubting” Apostle. Yet he reveals to all of us the essence of Faith.

Anxiety: A Personal Reflection

The cover image is St. Dymphna, the patron saint of those struggling with depression and anxiety. Last post, I spoke about anxiety, and yet, I feel my heart is still troubled. I am currently in the middle of a job transitioning to a much more fulfilling job, but the pay is less, much less. OnContinue reading “Anxiety: A Personal Reflection”

Anxiety and the Christian Response

Anxiety is a part of the human condition. So what is the response to this primary human response and emotion? We’re all human. We all have fears and concerns down the road. I think that’s part of the human condition, to be honest. We want to know what is coming down. One reason could beContinue reading “Anxiety and the Christian Response”

The Rosary

I want to talk about one of the most potent weapons that man has ever encountered. The rosary. What is the Rosary? The Rosary is a meditative prayer that takes anywhere from fifteen minutes to an hour to pray. It combines the use of physical and spiritual contemplation. It combines a list of verbal prayersContinue reading “The Rosary”

The Saints

Have you ever wondered what life will be like after this life? If you’re atheist, well… maybe for you, that isn’t necessarily a concern to you. But, if you’re interested in learning about the Saints, please stick around! We would love to have you! Maybe you’re from a different faith or a different denomination, andContinue reading “The Saints”