Tag Archive: #reflection

Do You Disagree with God?

It may be old news, but it’s still so good. You cannot earn God’s love or your salvation. It is a free and unmerited gift. And while it is free, it didn’t come cheap. Almighty God bankrupted heaven to show [read more...]

Humble Humor

22nd Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year C In Sunday’s Gospel, Jesus teaches His apostles to be modest and humble: “For every one who exalts himself will be humbled, but the one who humbles himself will be exalted.” A good way [read more...]

Featured Podcast: Love, Sacrifice, and Trust: He Showed Us the Way

In this talk, Fr. Mike Schmitz shares with us the need to pick up our crosses and embrace Christ in our own suffering. He reminds that love often means sacrifice! If you haven’t yet registered for FORMED, you must first [read more...]

Our Mother’s Love

Jesus encourages us not to leave our conversion to the last minute: “Strive to enter through the narrow gate, for many, I tell you, will attempt to enter but will not be strong enough.” If you do not feel strong [read more...]

Featured Video: Feast of Saint Monica

Throughout her life, St. Monica constantly prayed for the conversion of her son, Augustine. As her bishop noted, Monica’s tearful prayers helped build her son into the Doctor of Grace. Join Dr. Gray and Dr. Sehorn as thy discuss more [read more...]

Why Are We So Divided And Distracted Right Now?

Is it just us, or does the world seem a bit divided right now? Human beings were not only created with a unique purpose, but also created to live in community. However, there are two things that can disrupt this [read more...]

The Fire of Discipleship

Jesus said to his disciples: “I have come to set the earth on fire, and how I wish it were already blazing! There is a baptism with which I must be baptized, and how great is my anguish until it [read more...]

United by Our Blessed Mother

In this Sunday’s Gospel, Jesus speaks about how He has come to bring division in families, in societies, and throughout the world. While we often think of division as something negative, the truth is: division—or polarization—shows us the truth about [read more...]

Featured Video: The Woman

This powerful film presents the beautiful Catholic teaching about Mary, the mother of Jesus, and her important role in the Church and in the lives of Christians today. Combining many gorgeous images from classic sacred art with a lovely soundtrack, [read more...]

The Greatest Surprise: Jesus’ Second Coming

What will it be like for us when Christ comes again? Will it be a great surprise, or will it be more like an unwelcome Halloween scare? Father Mike Schmitz recommends getting to know Jesus well now, so that when [read more...]