The Psychological Chains of Sin
Jesus answered them, “Amen, amen, I say to you, everyone who commits sin is a slave of sin. A slave does not remain in...
Stronger Than Fear
Not many people like prophets. Why? They say it like it is. They disrupt. They shake things up and call you out. Even worse,...
“Do unto others as you would have them do unto you”
Today’s readings bring to mind the lessons my mother frequently imparted during my childhood that I’m sure I’ll soon repeat to my young kids....
The Lord Gives Us A Choice Between Two Ways
Deacon Sabatino Carnazzo is the founder and Executive Director of the Institute of Catholic Culture (ICC). The ICC offers free live (in-person and online)...
Cry Out In Hope
“When the just cry out, the Lord hears them, and from all their distress he rescues them. The Lord is close to the brokenhearted...
Fix your gaze on the Father’s Mercy
“O God, be merciful to me, a sinner" (Luke 18:13). These words, spoken from the heart of the tax collector were enough to make...
How Crosses Are Meant to Be Carried
Every Lent, I resume my favorite Lenten prayer tradition, praying for a different person, couple, or family each of the 40 days, offering all...
Turn Over The Controls And Become More Free
In the reading from Isaiah we hear of the incredible promises the Lord makes to the people of Israel, that “on every bare height...
When Jealousy Eats Away At Your Soul
As a kid, when I heard the story of much-beloved Joseph and his jealous brothers, I was shocked. Sure, I didn’t always get along...
A Swift Turn of Events
I still remember like it was yesterday, walking up to the blown out window of my grandparents’ house. It was a month after Hurricane...
