Thoughts and perspective from my 2025 Jubilee Pilgrimage. Morning, 8 June 2025.

Thoughts and perspective from my 2025 Jubilee Pilgrimage. Afternoon, 7 June 2025.

Thoughts and perspective from my 2025 Jubilee Pilgrimage. Morning, 7 June 2025.

Thoughts and perspective from my 2025 Jubilee Pilgrimage. Evening, 6 June 2025.

What exactly is a lie? At first, the answer seems obvious. Yet, when we compare common definitions to everyday examples like stage acting or magic tricks, the issue becomes more complicated. The Catechism, Augustine, and Aquinas all provide definitions, but each leaves us wrestling with whether plays, illusions, or even difficult moral dilemmas fall under the sin of lying. In this post, I argue for a clearer, stronger definition: a lie is an action contrary to the truth with the intent to mislead another who has the right to that truth. This definition resolves the tension between entertainment, everyday speech, and serious moral decisions, while remaining faithful to the Church’s teaching.

Angels appear throughout Scripture as God’s messengers, warriors, and worshippers, but few realize that these heavenly beings form a vast and ordered hierarchy, each with a unique mission in God’s plan. From the Seraphim blazing before the throne of God to the humble Guardian Angels who accompany us every day, the angelic world reveals a breathtaking harmony that mirrors the perfection of divine love. Discover how the Church understands these mysterious beings, where to find them in the Bible, and what their existence teaches us about God’s providence and our place in His creation.

Luke’s Gospel recounts several people searching for Jesus after his death. One person is mysteriously absent from this search: Mary, Jesus’s mother. Yet, I have a theory, based upon my reading of the beginning of Luke, which suggests where Mary was and why she wasn’t looking for her son.

The story of the Exodus captivates students like few others, revealing both God’s mighty power to free his people and his loving call to obedience. In this post, we’ll look at one of the ways I’ve helped teach students about the Plagues/Commandments. It’s an idea that helps spark student creativity, assist memorization, and breaks up the routine to provide something fresh and fun.

Genuflecting before the tabernacle is more than just a habit. It’s a profound act of faith that proclaims Christ’s real presence in the Eucharist. Rooted in centuries of Catholic tradition, this simple gesture reminds us that every knee bows before the Lord. Even when physical limitations make genuflecting impossible, the heart’s reverence still speaks loudly to the mystery we adore.

Some Catholics call it Confession. Others call it Reconciliation. The Catechism calls it Penance, Conversion, and Forgiveness. But why so many names for one sacrament, and what do they reveal about the mercy of God? Behind each title is a different window into the heart of Christ: honesty about our sins, the healing work of grace, and the joy of being restored to God and the Church. In this post, we’ll explore where these names come from, what the Church teaches about them, and how understanding them can transform the way you approach this sacrament forever.

Praying the Rosary as a family isn’t about perfect posture, quiet children, or everyone praying every word. It’s about persistence, presence, and planting seeds of faith that will take root over time. This post offers real, grace-filled ways to help your family grow into the habit of praying the Rosary together. One small, sometimes chaotic, but holy step at a time.

Family dinner is more than a tradition. It is a Catholic practice that reflects the Eucharist and strengthens the domestic church. Around the table, families share presence, conversation, and gratitude, resisting the culture of busyness and distraction. In reclaiming the dinner table, Catholic families discover that even ordinary meals can prepare them for the eternal banquet of heaven.