In Matthew 19:14, Christ made it abundantly clear His love extends even to the littlest of us, by instructing His disciples, “Let the little children come to me, and do not stop them; for it is to such as these that the kingdom of heaven belongs.” … Continue readingLove As Christ Loved (Part 3): Recognizing Honor, Dignity, and Beauty of Children
I previously wrote about how we should love ourselves as Christ loved us on the Cross. He recognizes our inherent worth and beauty, over two centuries since His Crucifixion, death, and Resurrection. Turning the page, we must then begin to analyze what else Christ despised … Continue readingLove As Christ Loved (Part 2): Recognizing Our Spouse Through the Eyes of Christ
Lately I’ve seen a lot of hurt and anguish brought about by bad relationships. This has made me stop and ask myself: Why do we allow ourselves to be mistreated? Why do we participate in a hook-up culture? Why have we forgotten who God says … Continue readingMistreated? Stop, You are Worth More
I went to a different parish than usual this weekend. The priest’s homily focused on the question “Is God Here?” The priest acknowledged that it was a strange question to be asking in a church setting. (I would add: especially in a Catholic church, where … Continue readingWhen You Question God’s Love, Prayer is the Answer
During a thirty minute wait in a physician assistant’s office a few weeks ago, I had enough time to read all of the informational pamphlets on a dozen different drugs and conditions. When my provider excused herself to consult with one of the doctors, I … Continue readingKeeping Our Sympathy