Have you ever wondered whether you and I – yes, little ol’ you and I – can hear God’s voice? The Lord speaks interiorly to every single one of his people, but we must learn to recognize his voice.
September 1 is the feast of St. Teresa Margaret Redi of the Sacred Heart. What can this little-known saint teach us about the importance of preparing for Holy Communion?
St. Bernard of Clairvaux, whose feast is celebrated every August, offers great wisdom about growing in the love of God. What are the four "degrees" of loving God, and what can we learn from them?
More than once, I've heard well-intentioned Christians imply or say that we shouldn't ask God for too much in prayer, but what does the Bible say? Scripture offers practical advice on asking the Lord for the things that we need.
Imagine for a moment that you suddenly discovered a copy of a prayer book that was used daily by Jesus, Mary, and most of the saints throughout history. As it turns out, we do have such a prayer book: The 150 Psalms of the Bible have been prayed day in and day out by devout Jews for centuries, and they certainly would have been prayed by Jesus himself.
Pope Francis recently told the U.S. bishops, "I believe that we have lost the sense of adoration in our day." What is a "sense of adoration," and how can we recover it?
Among Catholics, the month of June is traditionally dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. In our secular society, June is instead celebrated as “Pride Month.” So, what does the Lord want us to do during this month of June? Here are some reflections on a controversial topic.
Have you ever been to a Mass where the music, homily, architecture, or congregation left a bit to be desired? This article discusses how every celebration of the Eucharist contains an objective beauty that transcends mere aesthetics.
As we approach the celebration of the Ascension of the Lord into heaven, I’ve been thinking about what Scripture has to say about heaven. We’ll never be able to quite grasp the mystery of eternal happiness during this earthly life, but the Bible does offer a simple image that provides some insight: music.
June 24 Day of Reflection with Fr. Blount. Fr. Blount is a gifted spiritual director, confessor, and preacher endowed and empowered by the gifts of the Holy Spirit. Known for his humility and untiring drive, Fr. Blount travels internationally preaching and proclaiming the Gospel.
What does Jesus mean when he says, "No one comes to the Father except through me"? What does the Catholic Church have to say about who will be saved? Here are five things that every Catholic should know.
When I’m driving or working in the yard, I often enjoy listening to podcasts and audiobooks. Because I’ve found podcasts to be a very helpful way to stay informed and motivated in my faith, I thought I’d share five Catholic podcasts that you might enjoy adding to your own listening queue.
Are you struggling to find joy in your daily life? Discover how the Resurrection of Jesus Christ offers a reason to rejoice every single day, even in the midst of difficulty and hardship. Could this one simple verse from Psalm 118 change the way you approach each day?
How can we "feast" at Easter without eating our own weight in chocolate bunnies? This article helps to find the fine line between gluttony and grateful enjoyment.
What is the Triduum, and how can these three days change us? This article explores how the Triduum liturgy allows us to truly enter into the dying and rising of Jesus in order to be transformed into his image.