The Amateur Christian

Lent 2 2026

God calls Abram, and salvation history begins with an immigrant. We are all on a journey back to God after losing communion with Him through original sin. Jesus restores that communion and we see the glory that comes from sharing life with the Father.

Austin, Don’t Be Stupid”

When we reduce someone to a label, or fall back and hide behind a law, then we are being foolish, lazy, and cowardly in our faith. Jesus calls us to a prophetic role as disciples, and He never gives us permission to be cruel for the sake of the Law.

Lights from the Light

Today’s readings teach us about being the light that Jesus calls us to be, and how we must remain centered on His light always.

Baptism 2026

In his baptism, Jesus enters the shallowness of our human lives and invites us into the depth of a love with God - a life of divinity.

Epiphany: The Power of Wonder

We cannot experience wonder when things go the way we expect. By doing things “the way we’ve always done,” we can cut ourselves off from the encounter with God and miss the great things He is doing with us.

Epiphany: The Power of Wonder

We cannot experience wonder when things go the way we expect. By doing things “the way we’ve always done,” we can cut ourselves off from the encounter with God and miss the great things He is doing with us.

“What Would You Do If You Were Human?”

Artificial intelligence has some ideas if it was human for a day. However, God became human - not for a day but for a lifetime. Jesus is what God would do if He was human

San José y Verdadera Justicia

La justicia de José, atemperada con su compasión, es lo que hizo posible la Sagrada Familia. ¿Cómo podemos imitar esta justicia en nuestra vida?

Joseph and True Righteousness

Joseph was a “righteous man,” we are told. Yet he was also compassionate and loved Mary very much. Because of his righteousness AND compassion, the Holy Family was made possible. What can we learn from this quiet father of Jesus?

A Dance With the King

We are not anonymous members of the Kingdom, or are we unimportant and simply “tolerated” by Jesus. He loves us and chooses us to share His life - the life of the King.