Write it down. Remember the less fortunate. First thing in the morning say “thank-you”. Change one habit and routine that re-awakens our vitality and spontaneity. Say it aloud: tell the people in your life that you love them and are thankful for them.

According to data released by Facebook last year, the average American user of the popular social media site spends 50 minutes a day perusing the site either on desktop of mobile device, or browsing one of its other associated platforms. 50 minutes a day. I can actually believe this because I spend time for both … Continued

(Are you  registered for your FREE FORM membership (your Catholic Netflix)? If not, go to www.formed.org and register with the code 81f12b) One Man’s Journey from the Criminal Underworld to Christ: John Pridmore He was a serious “face” in London’s East End. His Jackets were tailored to hold his machete and knuckledusters. His drug deals made … Continued

A Baptist minister once spoke to a Catholic congregation and acknowledged he did not believe that the presence of Jesus comes to us in the Eucharist.  However, he respected the Catholic belief and commented on what a wondrous event it must be during the Mass. The minister went onto comment about how great God is … Continued

As Catholics, we have learned the spirit of giving and reminded of it often as we approach Thanksgiving and the Christmas Season. We are blessed and called on to share our blessings in our “Service to Others”. There are two corner stones to our Catholic beliefs, though. “Service to Others” and “Community”. In addition to … Continued

Are you  registered for your FREE FORM membership (your Catholic Netflix)? If not, go to www.formed.org and register with the code 81f12b. This week we might recommend the documentary “Who is Pope Francis?” Who is Pope Francis? This outstanding new documentary film just produced in Europe gives an excellent overview into the life, thought, and … Continued

Every morning around 5:45 a.m. I receive a video message from my best friend who lives in Albany, New York.  She uses a video message app, called Marco Polo, as a way to keep in touch with me and our other best friend who lives in Dallas.   Typically, when I view the video telegram, … Continued

What is the difference between our faith and every other faith? We call God “Abba” – “Father.” Christ reveals this truth to us, and because of Christ’s life, death, resurrection, and ascension we are able and made to be in relationship with our Heavenly Father. Romans 8:14 “For those led by the Spirit of God … Continued

After the death and resurrection, the Apostles, the men who walked with Jesuss, were afraid and locked themselves in the Upper Room. I cannot help but think this is where most of us are in our spiritual lives. The Apostles were not meant to stay here. We are not meant to stay here. What occurred … Continued