The Amateur Christian

Mistaken for Jesus

John the Baptist preached about Jesus so much that people thought he might be the Messiah. Wouldn’t it be great if everyone would mistake us for Jesus?

Listen, Look, Understand

“Do You Hear What I Hear?” That dynamic of the gospel breaking into the world is what Advent is about. But to fully embrace it, we need to listen, look, and understand how Hod is working.

Christ, the King without Boundaries

To live as subjects of a King with no borders means that we must be agents of removing barriers to true charity, justice, and mercy.

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!