The Amateur Christian

Start With What's Possible

The seemingly impossible tasks in our lives are really just a series of smaller tasks - things that are possible. How do we feed five thousand? What do you have?

Loved, Chosen, Redeemed

Ordinary Fireworks

What offended the Nazarenes was Jesus’ ordinariness. How often do we demand “fireworks” from God so that He can get our attention. Is that really a good attitude toward the Almighty?

What Do You Want From Jesus?

We are very accustomed to asking and receiving things from Jesus. However, what is He asking from us? The woman in today’s gospel learns that healing is just the beginning of a saving relationship with Jesus.

Surviving or Thriving?

In the end, we are all perishing; are we truly living the life of faith that Jesus wants for us?

¿Sobrevivir o Prosperar?

Todos estamos mordiendo, pero estamos viviendo cómo Cristo quiere?

Why We Need a Year of the Eucharist

Two out of three Catholics don’t believe in the True Presence as the Church teaches. Why? How can the Year of the Eucharist help us recapture our wonder and awe?

The Force is with You

The Holy Spirit is our “force” - it surrounds us and binds us. It empowers us to accomplish the mission of the Church - the mission of Christ

¿Qué Haces Allí Parados Mirando al Cielo?

La Ascensión del Señor no se trata del día en que Jesús nos alejado, sino que el día cuando prometió el don del Espíritu.

Why Stand Staring?

The Ascension is not so much the day that Jesus left us as it is the day that He promised to empower us to share His Mission.