https://youtu.be/jJ1_ch3lPYg In my latest video I talk about the two extreme groups in the Church and how Catholic converts need to be on the lookout for both as well as the importance of avoiding both of them.
Tag: spiritual direction
Why Good People Need To Go To Church
We all have that one friend or family member who believes they don't need to go to Church because they or someone they know are good people. What's the point in Church if we are already good? In this video, I explore this subject and try to convince the good why they need to go … Continue reading Why Good People Need To Go To Church
When Prayer Becomes Active, The Reason Why It Is Difficult, And When To Fight And Retreat
Image by Radoan Tanvir from Pixabay When we first begin to commit ourselves to dedicated prayer it's not easy. If it were that easy everyone would be doing it, right? How do we know when the prayer is really beginning to take effect? It's that moment when we wake up and our first desire is … Continue reading When Prayer Becomes Active, The Reason Why It Is Difficult, And When To Fight And Retreat
When The Darkness Creeps Up
Image by Mihai Paraschiv from Pixabay I'm sitting in my armchair in the kitchen. Suddenly, and without much notice on my behalf, I found myself sitting in the dark. It had been bright only moments ago. I had been amazed at the sudden change of light to dark without even paying attention to what exactly … Continue reading When The Darkness Creeps Up
What To Expect When We Open Our Door To The World
Image by Arek Socha from Pixabay A Russian Orthodox Monk made headlines in some circles recently. He had opened the doors of his monastery to loud banging at around midnight. A 22-year-old man rushed in and began stabbing him. He stabbed him in the face, throat, chest and all over his body as he lay … Continue reading What To Expect When We Open Our Door To The World
Can Prayer Be Dangerous?
Image by Artist and zabiyaka from Pixabay Many of us would never think that prayer could ever be a dangerous act. How could prayer ever be a problem when it is supposed to bring peace and calm to ones life? If prayer is dangerous why should I practice it? So many questions haha. When we … Continue reading Can Prayer Be Dangerous?
Can We Use Curse Words When Evangelizing?
Yes, It's O.K only don't allow some newly convert see you do it as you may damage his conscience a bit. He may see you as this Holy person who taught him not to curse and get the wrong idea. I will do anything to evangelize. I don't drink but If I thought taking you … Continue reading Can We Use Curse Words When Evangelizing?
Why I Tell People To Go To Confession Before Offering Advice
I'm no spiritual director but every now and again I'll will have someone approach me looking either for some spiritual direction in their lives or to tell me their problems. It depends on the person but most of the time I ask them when the last time they went confession. I tell them to go … Continue reading Why I Tell People To Go To Confession Before Offering Advice
Why Does God Withdraw His Light From Us?
Image by OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay So you've come into the Church and you're full of the Holy Spirit. You're dancing and singing. You're going on pilgrimage and praying the rosary until your wee fingers go red raw. hahahaha. Love it. Then a time will come when God will purposefully withdraw his light. He will allow … Continue reading Why Does God Withdraw His Light From Us?
Doctor Of My Soul
Image by Sasin Tipchai from Pixabay It has been some time ago but for months I had this unexplained pain in my back. I went to work with it every day and simply limped until I could bear it no longer. I went to see the Doctor. He lay me on the table and pushed … Continue reading Doctor Of My Soul