Author Archives: Thomas Griffin

Thomas Griffin 12/30/23 Follow The ETP Blog Read “Empty Tomb Project: The Magazine” Everyone you talk to appears to be rushing around attempting to accomplish the insurmountable each week. Calendars are filled with countless activities and events that need to be attended and planned ahead for.  This is especially true for families who have youngerContinue reading “Slow Down in 2024”

Theresa Marino 12/29/23 Subscribe Read “Empty Tomb Project: The Magazine” You are going to die. Not the most traditional of mantras for this cheerful time of year. We may be more at ease saying things like “Treat yourself, it’s the holidays!” or “May your days be merry and bright!” But when we speak of makingContinue reading “Make the New Year Count”

Thomas Griffin 12/27/23 Follow The ETP Blog Read “Empty Tomb Project: The Magazine” Ever been in a situation where there was absolutely nothing you could do to make your circumstances better? Ever felt helpless and completely unable to bring about change in the life of a loved one or in your own life?  I wouldContinue reading “God Became Small to Rescue You”

Thomas Griffin 12/25/23 Follow The ETP Blog Read “Empty Tomb Project: The Magazine” Mary “wrapped him in swaddling clothes and laid him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn” (Luke 2: 7).  I tried to keep these words at the front of my mind as we began Advent thisContinue reading “Let Him INN”

Thomas Griffin 12/24/23 (For The Federalist) Follow The ETP Blog Read “Empty Tomb Project: The Magazine” There is a newer version of the classic Grinch movie on Hulu that my 3-year-old son loves. Ultimately, it is the same old story about a green monster who lives on a mountain outside of Who-Ville, and he hatesContinue reading “Learn from the Grinch’s Loneliness”

Thomas Griffin 12/22/23 Follow The ETP Blog Read “Empty Tomb Project: The Magazine” Thomas Griffin is the chairperson of the religion department at a Catholic high school on Long Island where he lives with his wife and two sons. He has a masters degree in theology and is the Founder and Editor-in-Chief of Empty TombContinue reading “The Magazine: December ’23 Edition”

Thomas Griffin 12/21/23 Follow The ETP Blog Read “Empty Tomb Project: The Magazine” Thomas Griffin is the chairperson of the religion department at a Catholic high school on Long Island where he lives with his wife and two sons. He has a masters degree in theology and is the Founder and Editor-in-Chief of Empty TombContinue reading “Find the Tiny at Christmas”

Thomas Griffin 12/12/23 (For SpiritualDirection.com) Follow The ETP Blog Read “Empty Tomb Project: The Magazine” In the ten years following the appearance of Mary in Mexico to Juan Diego there were over nine million conversions to Catholicism. That is over 2,000 conversions every day. Guadalupe changed people. It should change us. When I was aContinue reading “Guadalupe Should Change You”

Thomas Griffin 12/11/23 Follow The ETP Blog Read “Empty Tomb Project: The Magazine” There are some things that change. But there are many that don’t. Two of the most popular headlines revolving around the Catholic Church in the news over the past month or two have been the possibility of the Church blessing same-sex unionsContinue reading “The Church Should Not Change”

Thomas Griffin 11/20/23 Follow The ETP Blog Read “Empty Tomb Project: The Magazine” Thomas Griffin is the chairperson of the religion department at a Catholic high school on Long Island where he lives with his wife and two sons. He has a masters degree in theology and is the Founder and Editor-in-Chief of Empty TombContinue reading “The Magazine: November ’23 Edition”