The Amateur Christian

Divine Humility

The Baptism of the Lord completes the celebration of the Incarnation. Through this mystery, we can now touch - and be touched by - God. This is an experience of divine humility, and it is what we encounter in Jesus.

You Matter

Why entrust such incredible news to humble, insignificant shepherds? Why not look for more powerful and influential people? The answer is fantastic for us.

Life‘s No Accident

Mary can “proceed with haste” because she is aware of God’s plan for her and knows her life has meaning.

God is Doing Something!

It‘s the End

We often fear the end of times. However, for the Christian, we’re already in the Last Days.

Es el Fin

A veces, tememos el fin de los tiempos. Pero, para el cristiano, ya estamos en los últimos días.

Loving Until It Hurts

“When you love until it hurts, there is no more hurt, only love” - St. Mother Teresa

One Thing Remains

We all have so much; we all do so much. Yet, we all feel a longing for “something more,” like the young man in the gospel today. What is the “one thing” that Jesus would ask us to let go?

Why Did Jesus Have to Say THAT???

There are no “throw away” sayings of Jesus. So what do we do today when He teaches against divorce and says that matrimony is between a man and a woman? It has to do with God’s belief in us.

Aiming for Truth; Reflecting the Truth

What’s your heart’s deepest desire? Are you aimed at it? If it’s something less than the ultimate Good, less than God, then you will end up unhappy. Jesus teaches how to set ambition aside and pursue true meaning and ultimate happiness.