Author Archives: Thomas Griffin

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”

Thomas Griffin 2/18/22 (For Catholic Exchange) Follow My Blog “He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire” (Matthew 3:11). Before Lent begins, Catholics around the world discern and decide their plan of what they will give up. Dessert, or maybe even coffee, can be some difficult options, but committing to doing something extraContinue reading “Born of Fire: A CFR Lenten Journey”

Thomas Griffin 1/17/22 (For Crisis Magazine) Follow My Blog Many statistics and words have been shared regarding the declining faith of young people. Alongside this decline in America today, we have seen dramatic increases in the rates of anxiety, depression, and suicide. Both the decrease in overall faith and the increase in depression have beenContinue reading “Reaching the Post-Christian Generation”

Thomas Griffin 1/11/22 Follow My Blog Much is on fire in our country and in the Church. There is much to be restored and repaired amidst the flames, but sometimes leaders in both politics and religion can be stumped when faced with decisions about how they can practically help a situation. Recently, a bishop highlightedContinue reading “Colorado Bishop Leads the Way for Good Amidst the Flames”

Thomas Griffin 9/16/21 Follow My Blog Thomas Griffin teaches at a Catholic high school on Long Island and lives with his wife and son. He writes for several Catholic media outlets. Shop This Content Follow My Blog Get new content delivered directly to your inbox.

Thomas Griffin 9/15/21 (For Crisis Magazine) Follow My Blog Failure in Church leadership, a rejection of faith by the culture, and ruthless attacks on the dignity of the unborn are systemic in our age. Sorrow, loneliness, and fear for the future due to the present moment are all palpable feelings in the human condition forContinue reading “Our Lady of Sorrows and the Heartbeat of Faith”

Thomas Griffin 9/14/21 (For OnePeterFive) Follow My Blog The Feast of the Exaltation of the Cross highlights a critical distinction that must be proclaimed and lived out in the life of every Christian. Sufferings and hardships are a part of every human pilgrimage, but making the choice between having a cross and exalting it will determine the trajectory ofContinue reading “Having vs. Exalting the Cross”

Thomas Griffin 8/27/21 Follow My Blog The Poco a Poco Podcast by The Franciscan Friars of the Renewal has entered its newest season traveling “little-by-little,” investigating the heart of God through a dive into the person of Christ. Reflecting on the response of Jesus’ heart is the best and surest way to look God inContinue reading “The Heart of God: Poco a Poco”

Thomas Griffin 8/25/21 Follow My Blog The Poco a Poco Podcast by The Franciscan Friars of the Renewal is an amazing witness to the spirit of St. Francis and a facilitator of a deep encounter with the gaze of Jesus Christ. The mission of this endeavor is to provide the opportunity for listeners to jumpContinue reading “Diving Deeper: A School of Poco a Poco”

Thomas Griffin 8/24/21 Follow My Blog Simone Biles continues to remain in the headlines post-Olympics after deciding to voice her opinion regarding her stance on abortion and adoption. Biles has long been known as a Catholic and even carries rosary beads in her gym bag to all her practices and events. One of her latestContinue reading “Simone Biles, Abortion, and Responding to False Teachers”