Most of us have heard the idiom, Pick Your Battles. In this Gospel passage, we see Jesus live out this idiom. Strictly speaking, he does not have to pay the temple tax. Yet fighting the Pharisees on this point would serve absolutely no purpose. Discover more in our latest article.

John the Baptist was arrested and executed for bodily proclaiming the truth to those in power. He knew that saying what he said could, and would likely, get him into trouble. Discover more in our latest article.

Today, the Church celebrates the Memorial of Saint Alphonsus Liguori, Bishop and Doctor of the Church. Saint Alphonsus was a prolific writer, especially in the areas of moral theology and Mariology. Discover more in our latest article.

Today, the Church celebrates the Memorial of Saint Ignatius of Loyola. So much can be said about this great saint. Discover more in our latest article.

The book of Proverbs tells us, “Do not boast about tomorrow, for you do not know what a day may bring forth.” We are never guaranteed tomorrow. Therefore, do not wait until tomorrow to get your spiritual life in order. Discover more in our latest article.

Today, the Church celebrates the Memorial of Saints Martha, Mary, and Lazarus. In these three Saints, we see an unwavering faith in Jesus. Discover more in our latest article.

People often think that to be an effective evangelist, they have to take grand action. In reality, small steps build the kingdom. Discover more in our latest article.

Catholicism is not a spectator sport. If you want to grow in the spiritual life, you must be active in your faith. The foundation of that activity is prayer. Discover more in our latest article.

Are we wheat or weeds? That is a question worth asking. Discover more in our latest article.

Today, the Church celebrates the Feast of Saint James the Apostle. Discover why remembering this great saint can aid us on our spiritual journey in our latest article.

Most Catholics would claim that they see and hear Christ. However, if you look at our world today, it is hard to conclude that we truly follow Christ. Learn more in our latest article.

Be rich soil. This should be the goal of every Catholic. What does that mean? Learn more in our latest article.

The church celebrates today the Feast of Saint Mary Magdalene. Discover what we can learn from her encounter with the risen Lord in our latest article.

Seeing is believing. That is what we are told, especially in our modern world. Yet Christ tells us that an evil generation seeks a sign.

Mary has chosen the better part. These words from our Lord in the Gospel can be a source of confusion. If everyone in the world sat...

You have likely heard the saying, timing is everything. The success or failure of an endeavor often depends on when that endeavor is...

Keep the sabbath. This is a command from our Lord: a command that is never abrogated. Yet, drive down any commercial street in America on...

Lay your burdens down. That is what Jesus invites us to do: to lay our burdens at his feet, and he will give us rest. This does not mean...

The mind gets in the way. This seems like an odd thing to say. When examining the history of the Church, we find that it has been home to...

What judgment awaits you? For the three towns of Chorazin, Bethsaida, and Capernaum, that is a question Jesus answers for them. It is a...