By the Faithful Disciple GROW AS A DISCIPLE As a teenager, I was someone you might call “Suzy high school.” I played sports, was president of my class, had many friends, etc. But there were times I made some bad choices and ended up having to face my parents with the truth. I remember being…

Dear God, bless fathers all over the world on this and every day. Help them to see clearly the path of their vocation as parents or guardians. Guide them as they navigate a challenging and changing world with grace and courage. Temper their strength with sensitivity and their knowledge with wonder and curiosity. May they…

By the Faithful Disciple GROW AS A DISCIPLE Today we celebrate the Solemnity of the Body and Blood of Christ, the true, real, and substantial presence of Jesus Christ under the appearances of bread and wine. As Catholics, we know that the Eucharist is not simply symbolic, but is in fact the body, blood, soul,…

By the Faithful Disciple GROW AS A DISCIPLE Last Sunday the Church celebrated the Solemnity of Pentecost: the birthday of the Church and the outpouring of the Holy Spirit into the world. Today we celebrate the Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity, giving adoration and glory to the three divine persons in our one God:…

By the Faithful Disciple GROW AS A DISCIPLE As a college student, I found myself sitting near the information desk during a layover at a German airport. This was in the days before mobile phones and Google Translate. I remember being so impressed that the two young women behind the desk were able to answer…

by the Faithful Disciple GROW AS A DISCIPLE I know a few people whose method of book buying is to read the last few pages of a book first. They want to know if buying, or reading, the book is going to be worth it. As an avid bibliophile I find this to be something…