Tag: sin
God’s Antidote to Sin and Death
The serpent’s bite was a deadly one. The venom had worked its way deep into the heart of the entire human race, doing its gruesome work. The anti-venom was unavailable until He appeared. One drop was all that was needed, so potent was this antidote. Yet it was not like Him to be stingy. He [...]
Developing a Deep Prayer Life – The Most Important Talk You Will Ever Hear
Editors Note: Sister Regina Marie, O.C.D. is the Vicar General of the Carmelite Sisters of the Most Sacred Heart of Los Angeles. At the time of the conference talk, she was Mother Regina Marie, O.C.D., Superior General of the community. I had the great privilege to listen to a talk delivered by Mother Regina Marie, [...]
Living in the Light of Christ
In St. John’s Gospel, there is the account of the healing of the man born blind (John 9:1-41). It is the sixth of the seven signs recounted by St. John that announce the fulfillment of the Old Covenant in the New Covenant and the passing away of the old rites, replaced by the grace and sacraments [...]
Where does the Christian West go from Here? Five Crucial Truths
“Do not be saddened this day, for rejoicing in the Lord must be your strength!” Many today do not feel much like rejoicing. Maybe you don’t either! But you have to admit that you would really like to feel better, be happier and have confidence. So what’s up with all the disappointment and anxiety around [...]
The Devil’s Secret Silence
I recently engaged in correspondence with a young man who indicated that he had committed horrific sins and could not even bring himself to anonymously confess to a priest. Though I cannot reveal more about the situation, his sins would cause most to recoil and I believe he is now in prison for one particularly [...]
Choking on PRIDE this Advent
I blinked…and almost missed Advent this year. I have been severely time-challenged the last few weeks with the demands of my job, the family’s busy schedule and the launch of a new book. Sure, I have been aware of Advent at some level, but I am not certain that I have truly experienced Advent. The [...]
Gratitude and Catholic Identity
A lot happened to me and the rest of the Catholic world between late September when I went to Reconciliation and my visit this past Monday evening with one of our priests during confession time. The excitement of the election and the daily challenges of making a living in this economy have been significant distractions [...]
The Prophetic Voice of the Catholic Church for the Dignity of the Human Person and the Right to Life
“Any country that accepts abortion is not teaching its people to love, but to use any violence to get what it wants” (Blessed Teresa of Calcutta) We live in an age that is filled with signs and wonders, many of which are ominous and terrifying – our economies continue in turmoil, wars and the fears [...]
The Extraordinary Challenge of Being Counter-Cultural
It is often said that it is counter-cultural to be a follower of Christ. No believer who hears that statement disagrees with it, but few of us take it completely to heart. And that is a deceptively dangerous thing. Before I explain, let’s first clarify what it means to say that to be a Christian [...]
Seven Practical Steps to Draw Closer to Jesus
We live in difficult times as Catholics. Quite possibly it has always been this way. The culture sends messages to us that are very harmful to our spiritual life. If we have become blind to this truth, it is likely that we are pursuing success as defined by the secular world instead of pursuing the [...]
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