Author Archives: Thomas Griffin

Thomas Griffin 6/22/22 (For Busted Halo) Follow My Blog As a teacher, I find my summer months are often ruled by constantly changing schedules and very little routine. Even when I was not working as a teacher, the summer was simply different. For me, having more time with family on the weekends and more energyContinue reading “Spending the Summer with God and Family”

Thomas Griffin 6/12/22 (For Crisis Magazine) Follow My Blog Practically speaking, American politics is a mess. Policies that impact the wallets of Americans and the fabric of society in concrete ways often have philosophically flawed roots. Investigating the “why” of our current climate is essential, and it ultimately comes down to two realities: truth andContinue reading “Truth to Roe”

Thomas Griffin 6/11/22 (For Crisis Magazine) Follow My Blog Poignant delivery of the gospel message is crucially important in times of crisis. Catholics can often experience the challenge of how to bring up their faith in the ordinary experiences of life. The immense pressure of the culture against the principles of truth and holiness makeContinue reading “St. Barnabas and Parish Importance”

Thomas Griffin 4/15/21 Follow My Blog If you were on your deathbed, what would be your last testimony? What would you want your design words to be? The words that people speak at the end of their lives are critical summaries and exclamation points on their existence. The same holds true for Jesus Christ. AnContinue reading “Jesus’ Last Words: His Deathbed Wish”

Thomas Griffin 4/14/22 Follow My Blog The holiest week of the year is upon us. This is a sacred time – what the entire season of Lent has been preparing us for. A true challenge for the average Christian is to be attentive to the mysteries of this week so that they do not passContinue reading “A Sacred Time at Home: Celebrating Holy Week with the Family”

Thomas Griffin 4/13/22 Follow My Blog St. Ignatius of Antioch was a beloved priest and bishop who loved his flock and lived to celebrate the Sacraments, especially the Sacrifice of the Mass. And yet while he was still alive, he noted that he did not view himself as a true disciple because he had notContinue reading “Finish Lent With an Ignatius Martyr View”

Thomas Griffin 4/1/22 Follow My Blog Salvation, justification, holiness, eternal reward, beatific vision and heaven are all common phrases and attempts to categorize what it means to be saved. So many of us so often lack the vision to see the utter gravity wrapped up in how we live our lives. We can be easilyContinue reading “Why Be Catholic If Anyone Can Be Saved?”

Thomas Griffin 3/25/22 Follow My Blog “If my requests are heeded, Russia will be converted, and there will be peace; if not, she will spread her errors throughout the world.” – Mary at Fatima On March 25th, as the world celebrates the Solemnity of the Annunciation, Pope Francis will consecrate Ukraine and Russia to theContinue reading ““If My Words Are Heeded, Russia Will Be Converted.” – Love, Mary”

Thomas Griffin 3/21/22 (For Busted Halo) Follow My Blog Oftentimes we convince ourselves that asking for help might mean that we are not willing to carry the cross that has been laid on our shoulders. I frequently tell myself that I should be able to handle everything that has been given to me. Sometimes IContinue reading “When Crosses Get Heavy: God’s Invitation to Ask for Help”

Thomas Griffin 3/2/22 Follow My Blog During Lent all people ought to ask themselves: when real lives are on the line, where does our faith stand? Images and details regarding the destruction in Ukraine have been overflowing throughout the past week. News channels and social media posts have captured horrifying scenes of pain over theContinue reading “The Ashes of Ukraine”