Thomas Griffin

Immaculate: Mary is Overshadowed

Thomas Griffin 12/8/20 The angel Gabriel continues the message to Mary that she will become the Mother of God. Mary is told that the Lord is truly with her and that she will conceive in her womb and bear a son. Mary asks “how” this can be the case. She does not doubt that itContinue reading “Immaculate: Mary is Overshadowed”

Pray and Prepare: Advent with John the Baptist

Thomas Griffin 12/6/20 “Pray and Prepare: Advent Lessons with John the Baptist” – Busted Halo (12/4/20) Excerpt: “When you think of Advent, your mind might not immediately go to John the Baptist, but this saintly prophet plays a pivotal role in the liturgical seasons of Advent and Lent. He was the herald, the forerunner whoContinue reading “Pray and Prepare: Advent with John the Baptist”

The Friars Helping to Renew the Church

Thomas Griffin 12/4/20 The Friars Helping to Renew the Church – Catholic Exchange (12/4/20) Excerpt: “The nature and purpose of their order is grounded in their “desire to work more definitively for personal and communal renewal” while continuing to fulfill the call of St. Francis to rebuild Christ’s church. Most poignantly, these brothers, sisters, andContinue reading “The Friars Helping to Renew the Church”

The Living: A Relentless Hope

Thomas Griffin 12/2/20 “The Living: A Relentless Hope” – Ascension Press (12/2/20) Excerpt: “The Christians of the first century often referred to themselves as followers of “the Way.” They also called themselves “the Living.” The idea was analogous to the saying, “Everyone dies, but not everyone truly lives.” Among the social classes and religions ofContinue reading “The Living: A Relentless Hope”

St. Andrew: Going Unnoticed

Thomas Griffin 11/30/20 “Andrew had previously been a disciple of John the Baptist: and this shows us that he was a man who was searching, who shared in Israel’s hope, who wanted to know better the word of the Lord, the presence of the Lord. He was truly a man of faith and hope; andContinue reading “St. Andrew: Going Unnoticed”

Church Scandal and the Everlasting Answer

Thomas Griffin (11/20/20) The Everlasting Answer to Heresy and Scandal – Catholic Exchange (12/28/20) The Catholic Church is too big to fail, too true to flounder, and too divine to collapse. But, the Catholic Church is in need of revival. The multitudes have been deserting the Church for centuries because of the heinous actions ofContinue reading “Church Scandal and the Everlasting Answer”

A Catholic Crisis in Thanksgiving?

Thomas Griffin 11/25/20 The Catholic Church, our nation, and globe are in crisis. All three of these arena’s are in dire need of reform and revival with a return to focusing on what is most important, critical, and profound in human existence. So this Thanksgiving, what can we be thankful for? To give thanks isContinue reading “A Catholic Crisis in Thanksgiving?”

In Defense of Pope St. John Paul II

Thomas Griffin 11/18/20 A New York Times article was published on Saturday, November 14th concerning the “damning evidence” against the sanctity of Pope St. John Paul II. “Saint too Soon? Vatican Report Cast John Paul II in Harsh New Light” was written by Jason Horowitz who clearly, although implicitly has issues with the Catholic Church.Continue reading “In Defense of Pope St. John Paul II”

The School of Trust During Stormy Seas

Thomas Griffin (11/4/20) The School of Trust During Stormy Seas – Ascension Press (11/4/20) EXCERPT: “There is no greater message from God: He is here, with us—and he is trustworthy. Given the turmoil of the past six months, these words are difficult for some to accept. Quarantines, social distancing, illness of friends and loved ones,Continue reading “The School of Trust During Stormy Seas”

Bl. Carlo Acutis: The Example Young People Need

Thomas Griffin (10/16/20) Bl. Carlo Acutis: The Example Young People Need – Ascension Press (10/15/20) Excerpt: “All people are born as originals, but most die as photocopies.” Blessed Carlo Acutis preached this message as a call for people of all ages to never settle for mediocrity. Born in Italy, May 1991, this first “millennial” toContinue reading “Bl. Carlo Acutis: The Example Young People Need”