Reflections

Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship: Introductory Note

Let us look to the example of the Good Samaritan. Jesus’ parable summons us to rediscover our vocation as citizens of our respective nations and of the entire world, builders of a new social bond. This summons is ever new, [read more...]

Forming Your Conscience Before Voting

As Catholics, our faith teaches us to approach every decision with an informed and reflective conscience. This principle is especially crucial when it comes to voting – a powerful way to contribute to and uphold our Catholic principles. Over the [read more...]

Bearing Witness

I am fascinated by minor Gospel characters. These people — the rich young man, the adulterous woman, the teachers at the temple — share the stage with Jesus only briefly. They bear passing but powerful witness to crucial moments of [read more...]

How Can I Know It’s Actually God’s Voice?

How can you discern if the voice you’re hearing is genuinely God’s? How can you be sure it isn’t just your own thoughts or even something deceptive? Fr. Mike offers insight into recognizing God’s guidance by asking key questions. He [read more...]

For MEN: “The Door”

This one is for MEN – Husbands & Fathers. Brought to you by That Man is You. “Today is the day. It’s happening again. I walk through the door and the drama of real life begins. The choices seem small [read more...]

Take Up Your Cross

When I’m interviewing people for my job as a staff writer at an archdiocesan newspaper, I like to ask them this question: at the end of your life, when you meet God, what do you want to hear Him say? [read more...]

Coping With Major Loss: 4 Practical Tips

Have you ever faced a major loss, whether it’s a relationship, your status, or even your health? In this video, we explore the 4 typical responses people have when dealing with significant loss. Fr. Mike introduces the “4 Rs: Restore, [read more...]

Let Jesus Fill the Void

A few years ago, after I celebrated Mass at a retirement home, I met an elderly resident—a woman. We introduced ourselves to each other, and as I spoke with the woman, she shared with me that she spends her time [read more...]

Be Opened

There are several moments throughout the calendar year when we are tricked into thinking we can reinvent ourselves. One of them is New Year’s Day. The barista at my coffee shop told me that they sell more decaf coffee in [read more...]

The Spirit of the Gospel: Love

Each religion has something that it is proud of. The Egyptians had the great traditions regarding how to regulate the Nile River, how to build the pyramids and the graves of their Pharaohs. They had special methods for mummifying their [read more...]