Reflections

Holy Spirit, Changer of Plans

Pentecost Sunday The fifty days between Easter Sunday and Pentecost Sunday are one great feast—one Magnificent Day of Lord. Pentecost Sunday is the fulfillment of the Paschal Mystery: the Passion, Resurrection and Ascension of Jesus. The descent of the Holy [read more...]

Send Out Your Spirit Through Us

“Lord, send out your spirit and renew the face of the earth,” like many of the faithful, I can’t read those words without finding myself doing so along with the familiar tune of the Responsorial Psalm. In addition to the [read more...]

Gold Star Wife’s Request for Memorial Day

Gold Star Wife’s Request for Memorial Day 12 years ago this November I learned what a gold star family member was. Truth is, I never knew the pain and the suffering behind what these families went through, until I, myself, [read more...]

What (NOT) To Do With Criticism

When we receive criticism from someone it’s easy to think that we can either put up our fists and fight it or let it defeat us. But are those really the only two options? In this video, Fr. Mike walks [read more...]

The Making of a Catholic Priest: Premiered Today!

The Making of a Catholic Priest premiered this afternoon on the Word on Fire Institute YouTube Channel! From his Arkansas upbringing, to his military experience, through his vocational ascent, Fr. Stephen Gadberry shares his trials, tragedy, and ultimate joy, answering [read more...]

The Power of HOPE

The Ascension of the Lord – Year C After Jesus ascended into Heaven, the Apostles returned to Jerusalem with great joy. Strikingly, the Apostles were not sad after Jesus seemingly left them. The Apostles’ joy flowed from their hope—hope that [read more...]

YOU Are a Gift to God

7th Sunday of Easter – Year C The Gospel for this Sunday contains some striking words. As Jesus prays to God the Father for those who believe and those who will believe in Him, He says, “They are your gift [read more...]

When Jesus Repeats Himself…

What word did Jesus repeat eight times in John 15: 1-8 (hint: it’s “remain”), and how do we remain in Jesus? These are questions that Deacon Paul Onischuk asked of Our Lady of the Wayside students, and they responded quite [read more...]

Holy Spirit: Advocate

Sixth Sunday of Easter – Year C We are called to love God and to follow Him. To love Christ means to follow His will and His commandments. In order to help us know God’s will and follow the Commandments, [read more...]

Featured Podcast: The Last Four Things – Death, Judgment, Heaven, Hell

In this exceptional presentation, Fr. Mike Schmitz tackles four topics that many of us understandably struggle with: death, judgment, Heaven, and Hell. As you listen to this talk, you’ll be reminded that God wants to welcome you into Heaven, your [read more...]