Faith

Seeing as God sees by embracing a sacramental worldview

How do you see the world? What is your core worldview? When you look at the world, is it exclusively a place of trouble, toil and tragedy, or is it a place of beauty, bounty and blessing?

Words to live by

There are certain slogans and taglines that capture our attention and fire up our imagination. “Just do it” reminds us of Nike and pursuing excellence in athletic competitions. “Have it your way” calls to mind Burger King and the options available for their burger and fry combos. “Let’s go places” is a phrase by Toyota to emphasize the reliability and transportability of their vehicles.

Time for a switch – Holy orders

Holy orders is one of the seven sacraments.

Change your mind

In our media-saturated world, it’s never been easier to share our opinion. All it takes is an effortless click to post it on social media. When we feel strongly about an issue, we want others to know that we have an opinion that’s founded on virtue.

Faith is more than just agreeing with God and the Church

Q) I have a friend with whom I am trying to share the Gospel. He has great questions, and I like trying to offer intelligent and rational answers, but I’m not sure if he has faith yet. What should I do?

Find freedom in forgiveness

Dante is a master at illustrating the effects of sin.

Wife and husband: a union of equals

Over the years, as I have assisted couples preparing for their wedding liturgy, I have observed that the most chosen wedding Gospels by engaged couples are two parallel texts in Matthew 19:3-6 and Mark 10:6-9, and for good reason.

Our true identity in God can change the world

When I was grocery shopping recently, I saw a remarkable T-shirt worn by a fellow shopper. On the back was a message “to the person behind me.” I wish I could remember the exact words that followed but they were encouraging, related to the goodness of whomever was behind, reading the shirt.

Why doesn’t everyone have faith in God?

Q) Why do some people have faith and others don’t? What if I personally don’t feel like I have faith?

Jesus’ constant, patient and saving presence

As Jesus appeared on the scene in Galilee teaching a new message that he called the good news, people asked the question: “By whose authority do you presume to teach? Where do you and your message come from?” Jesus, knowing that his words alone were not enough to convince everyone of his authority, combined them with wondrous actions and deeds that would earn him credibility in people’s eyes.

Marriage enrichment

The grace that God bestows on a bride and groom on the day of their marriage is not a one-day gigantic salvo of sacramental grace given once and only on their wedding day. Rather, it is a grace that God renews and resupplies each day for the rest of their married lives. The secret to success is to cooperate with God’s grace. And the way to cooperate is for a couple to take steps to strengthen their love and commitment to each other.

Seek first the kingdom of God

Blessed Solanus Casey (1870-1957) had a number of local connections in the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis.
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