The Amateur Christian

Christ is Truly Risen (and Truly at Work!)

Peace was Jesus’ first gift to His Church. How could we deny being agents of peace now? Even now, Christ is at work in the world through His Church.

Easter for Everyone - and for Each

When Jesus rose from the dead, He didn’t just save “humanity.” He saved YOU. His personal encounters after the resurrection show us how he loves us.

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?