Paul asked God three times to have a "thorn taken from his flesh", but his prayer was denied. It was an opportunity for him to learn to trust God more. Whether we feel close to God in prayer or far away, it is an opportunity to grown in our relationship with God.
Jesus tells us to store up treasure in heaven where thieves cannot steal it. We know this, and yet we often prefer treasure on earth because we can touch it. Can we learn to trust God, and take up our cross, and follow Jesus?
Drawing from Oliver Wendell Holmes' wisdom on simplicity beyond complexity, he explores how true Christian joy isn’t naive optimism—it’s a deep, abiding peace that comes through life’s struggles.
A profound reflection on spiritual growth, trust in God’s timing, and how even when life feels unproductive, God is preparing us for greater fruitfulness.
The Resurrection fundamentally challenges a limited worldview. The Risen Christ embodies both the familiar and the radically new, demonstrating that reality extends far beyond what we can see and touch.
Christ is Risen, Alleluia! But what happens when faith feels difficult or God seems distant? In this Easter Octave Monday reflection from Fr. Jordan DeGuire, OP, discover the powerful message of hope in Jesus' command to the disciples: "Go to Galilee."
