Reflections

Deacon’s Beacon: Our Lenten Journey Continues

Our Lenten Journey Continues This Sunday is the fifth Sunday of Lent.  By now, we’ve had time to focus on our relationship with God and make any adjustments that would help us as we continue our journey.  As we continue, we [read more...]

How to Face Temptation

Fr. Mike uses the classic myths involving the Sirens to explain some ways to avoid temptation. He points out the differences between the ways Ulysses, his crew, and Jason of the Argonauts dealt with the monsters and suggests we use [read more...]

Focus on God’s Love

Fourth Sunday of Lent In the story of the Prodigal Son, the older brother thought that he loved his father. In reality, he loved only himself. We know that the older brother was focused on himself based on his response [read more...]

FORMED Podcast: Holy Week

Featured Podcast: Holy Week by Dr. Brant Pitre Join Dr. Brant Pitre, author and Scripture scholar, as he walks us through the events of Holy Week. Pitre’s insights and clarity allow the listener to enter into a deeper appreciation of [read more...]

Consistency Will Make You Holy

Have you ever wanted to become really good at something, but then quickly became discouraged as soon as you realized how much time and effort you would have to invest in it in order to master it? Well, in this [read more...]

Conversion Aversion?

During Moses’ encounter with God in the burning bush, God told Moses: “I have witnessed the affliction of my people and have heard their cry of complaint, so I know well what they are suffering. Therefore I have come down [read more...]

FORMED Video: Say YES to Christ

Say Yes to Christ: Allowing Jesus to be Lord of Your Whole Life Dr. Scott Hahn teaches the importance of giving our complete “yes” to Jesus Christ and fully recognizing him as King of Kings, and Lord over all. Dr. [read more...]

“Breaking Through the Buffered Self”

Join Bishop Robert Barron, Word on Fire founder and former rector/president and faculty member of Mundelein Seminary, for a two-part livestreaming webinar series entitled “Breaking Through the Buffered Self.” Bishop Barron will explore why so many people today live in [read more...]

Formed Video: The Story of the Man Closest to Christ

Joseph of Nazareth: The Story of the Man Closest to Christ The first feature film ever on the story of St. Joseph, the carpenter, the husband of Mary, and the foster father of Jesus Christ. Scripture tells us that St. [read more...]

Saying “Yes” in Dark Times

Second Sunday of Lent Sight and hearing are the two most important senses. Hearing begins the way that leads to understanding. This understanding and obedience leads us to act. Abraham, the Father of Faith, listened to God perfectly. In turn, [read more...]