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What’s Left Over Is What Matters

BlogFebruary 17, 2021181Views 0Likes 3Comments

What is it about giving money to the church that always seems to rile up folks? Do people think the parish runs on good intentions? Why is this topic one of the top subjects in the scriptures and one of the most controversial topics even today? To be honest, it has little to do with actual…

Keeping The End in MInd

BlogFebruary 16, 2021386Views 0Likes 0Comments

No matter how long any of us live, there's something about the changing of the calendar that invites us to look at ourselves. Benjamin Franklin once said, "Be at war with your vices, at peace with your neighbors, and let every new year find you a better man." Great quote. And it's great advice. But, how…

Give To Caesar What Is Caesar’s

BlogFebruary 15, 2021178Views 0Likes 0Comments

The development of discernment is a central part of your formation as a Christian. Think of discernment as the ability to do critical thinking, but critical thinking that can actually tell the difference between spiritually healthy and spiritually unhealthy choices. This is why the spiritual disciplines of the Church are vital to your spiritual maturity. It…

BEING Holy!

BlogFebruary 12, 2021200Views 0Likes 0Comments

"Being precedes doing!" I heard the phrase and thought to myself "I'm not sure I understand what that is supposed to mean?" And, as I listened to the speaker longer, my confusion just grew. I think what the professor was trying to say was our actions flow from who we really are. And he was trying…

The Gift of Confession

BlogFebruary 11, 2021268Views 0Likes 2Comments

St. John Chrysostom declares "Be ashamed when you sin, not when you repent." I can't tell you how many times I've had people confide in me that they don't go to confession because they are ashamed. What a brilliant trick of the evil one! The very medicine that would cure your heart sickness is the…

The Word of God IS NOT Fettered!

BlogFebruary 10, 2021270Views 0Likes 1Comment

She looked at me after I'd shared my own struggles as a priest and a leader and she said "Well, father, you chose this life. So, there's no use in complaining about it!" Ouch! That'll teach me to be honest and vulnerable to those who haven't proven themselves able to bear it! But, as much as…

Can You Tame Your Tongue?

BlogFebruary 9, 2021285Views 0Likes 2Comments

Soren Kierkegaard once said, "People demand freedom of speech as a compensation for the freedom of thought which they seldom use." Frankly, I couldn't list all the times I wish I hadn't said this or that in my life. My tongue has gotten me in trouble as much or more than it's gotten me out…

A Eucharistic Life!

BlogFebruary 8, 2021181Views 0Likes 0Comments

“All is gift.” This phrase captures both the simple and profound message that embodies the mystery of living a Eucharistic life. You may ask “What does that mean?” And I understand. We moderns are far removed from a world where mystery and wonder and story dominated our human society. And we are impoverished by this…

Ancient Faith Survey! Take A Look!

BlogFebruary 5, 2021247Views 0Likes 0Comments

Dear Faith Encouraged Family, Faith Encouraged's ministry Partner, Ancient Faith Publishing, has asked us all to participate in this brief survey for them. I'm asking my friends to participate. This survey takes about 5 minutes, and it will help Ancient Faith Publishing learn what our readers are looking for. The information we're seeking will inform acquisitions decisions,…

It’s Impossible to Be Saved! Now What?

BlogFebruary 5, 2021274Views 0Likes 0Comments

A hand reaches down into the water and saves someone drowning. As uncomfortable as it may sound it’s just impossible for me to be saved. Of course, that begs the question “What do you mean by ‘saved’?” And that is the question, isn’t it? In my old way of thinking being saved meant not going to hell…

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What’s Left Over Is What Matters

Keeping The End in MInd

Give To Caesar What Is Caesar’s

BEING Holy!

The Gift of Confession

The Word of God IS NOT Fettered!

Can You Tame Your Tongue?

A Eucharistic Life!

Ancient Faith Survey! Take A Look!

It’s Impossible to Be Saved! Now What?

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