We often overcomplicate evangelization. Often times, people are only an invite away from encountering the Lord more personally.

Christian joy is a fruit of charity, which is made possible by remaining in Jesus.

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Most parents naturally protect their children from physical danger, but how many parents are concerned about their spiritual protection? Parents are the spiritual leaders of their families, which comes with a great spiritual responsibility.

The Risen Jesus has a glorified, human body. This points to our destiny, when our bodies will reunite with our souls on the last day. It also points to the profound dignity of every human person.

Sin causes real damage. Even though our eternal punishment may be forgiven through confession, the need for reparation remains. On Divine Mercy Sunday, Jesus offers us a unique opportunity to make spiritual reparation for the damage due to sin.

If you could change anything about your life in order to make it more fulfilling, what would it be? Jesus is the Resurrection & the Life. He sets us free to live life to the fullest.

If you knew ahead of time how much something was going to hurt, would you do it anyway? Jesus was free enough to lay down his life for us.

Imagine if you knew ahead of time that someone was going to hurt you. Would you treat that person any different? Jesus was free enough to give himself totally to those that he knew would betray, deny, and abandon him.

It’s not easy being Christian, but that doesn’t mean it’s not worth it. Even though Jesus was troubled, he was not doubting, nor was he trying to avoid the cross. Instead, he freely chose the Father’s will.

Unless & until we experience the real damage of sin in our lives, God’s mercy doesn’t mean much. But when we take an honest look at the darkness within us, we find hope only in the light of Jesus.

Jesus transforms our experience of worship. Our worship is no longer limited to a particular time & place, but a lifestyle that we embrace at every moment.

In the details of scripture & the particular events of your life, God has a plan. Just because we can’t see it doesn’t mean he doesn’t have it. And yet, in his goodness, God gives us glimpses of hope to encourage us to persevere when times get tough.

Our mind is often the battleground for temptation. Pope St. Gregory the Great and St. Ignatius of Loyola share wise insight into conquering temptation like Jesus.

We may not have too many lepers these days, but we have plenty who feel alone, rejected, or outcasted. If that’s you, come to the One who won’t look away.

Jesus touches the misery of human suffering and transforms it into something beautiful.

Spiritual warfare is real. It's something to take seriously, but not something to fear. Here are 4 practical things that any baptized Christian can do to be set free from spiritual attack.

Following Jesus is dangerous, but it’s worth the risk.

Following Jesus is hard. Sometimes we focus so much on all the things that separate us from Him that we get discouraged, but Jesus gives you a personal invitation today to lift up your eyes & to take one step forward.

The magi were led by the star, while King Herod was led by fear. The star was a sign from God that pointed toward Christ. In a certain sense, you are the star, called to point toward Christ so that others can encounter Him.