Need Help Deciding What To Do For Lent?
Over the past few weeks, my inbox and news feeds have slowly filled up with a collection of Lent articles and videos. This probably won't be your first time taking Lent seriously, and if you are l...
The Duty of the Present Moment
Everyday we are presented with opportunities to practice self-denial and resignation to God's will. If we can't handle a mild irritation, how will we be ready when God calls us to make a truly gre...
This begs the question: Would I recognize Jesus? I think it's safe to say that most of the time the answer is no, and the main reason is found in Fr. Sebastien's words above. "Grace...is a reali...
Do I still struggle with anxiety? Yes. That's why I refer to it as a cross, but there's a difference between battling anxiety and letting it run your life. That's what was happening in the past....
On my worst days I can fall victim to being anxious about my anxiety where I'm convinced that this cross is a barrier to God's will being realized in my life. If instead we surrender that struggl...
I wrote an article on Monday called Public Enemy #1 about my encounter in adoration. In that email I challenged you to think about the #1 habitual sin in your life, and I offered some suggestions ...
When we look at our own plans and prayerfully discern God's plans for us, it's important to account for the obstacles. What is the #1 sin in your life that's getting in the way of living the life ...
Happy New Year from all of us here at The Catholic Woodworker. 2021 was an unforgettable year. It was a hard year. Many of us hoped that a new year would mean returning to some previous normal. It'...
Can you relate to my Advent experience?
This Advent, I want to work on being less fragmented, more present. I can't be fully present to my wife, to our children, or to GOD in prayer if my life is disorganized. Disorganized for me look...
