The Amateur Christian

His Words Do Not Pass Away

If you’re feeling overwhelmed by the weight of life, by sorrow, fear, doubt, or uncertainty, know that Jesus knows this too. Listen to his word. The remedy to the chaos that we see everywhere is to serve the one in front of you. In short, to love.

When God Dwells in the Heart

St. Alphonsus Liguori taught that “Paradise for God is the human heart”; it is where God wants to dwell more than any other place in all the universe.

“On the Way” of the Sacred Heart

The Sacred Heart of Jesus is the remedy for the indifference of a world to the suffering and fear of so many. As Jesus encountered Bartimaeus so h he continues to encounter those on the side of the road today.

An Unexpected Invitation

Friends, we are always playing to an audience of One. Right now, even amid our shaky, weak faith, Christ is looking at you, loving you. I imagine the joyful expectation in Jesus’ eyes as He invites us on this adventure of discipleship. This “unexpected journey” will bring more gems, riches, and honor (and persecutions) than we can imagine. It is a journey that will change us – and it will change the world.

Creado para la Gloria de Dios

“La Gloria de Dios es el hombre plenamente vivo,” dice SAN Ireneo. Entonces, María es la gloria de Dios, y todos somos destinados para la misma gloria.

Siempre Hambriento

Así como Dios estaba preocupado por liberar al pueblo de la esclavitud en Egipto, también quiere que seamos libres del temor, de las riñas, de la desunión y del pecado. Este es el Pan que Dios da, y “el pan de Dios es el que desciende del cielo y da vida al mundo”.

Te Basta Mi Gracia

En la vida espiritual, nadie de nosotros somos suficientes. Gracias a Dios, su gracia nos basta!

Corpus Christi: We are Made to Worship

All of creation is made to worship God, and if we do not worship God we will worship something else. True worship is a participation in the life of God - Father, Son, and Spirit. The Blessed Sacrament is the key to entering into that perfect worship - the key to enter the life of the Trinity.

God’s “Canned Air”

We could be content to come to church, pray, put in our hour, and go home. But that’s not what the church is for. God’s Holy Spirit drives us out, along with all the crud and debris in our souls, and renews us for mission.

God’s “Canned Air”

We could be content to come to church, pray, put in our hour, and go home. But that’s not what the church is for. God’s Holy Spirit drives us out, along with all the crud and debris in our souls, and renews us for mission.