Thomas Griffin (9/5/20) I worry that some of you still have not really met Jesus: Mother Teresa’s powerful words – Aleteia (9/10/18) Excerpt: “Mother Teresa’s Varanasi Letter is filled with powerful words about who God is and who we are. She wrote it to her community as a blueprint for understanding faith. Just as itContinue reading “How to Become a Mother Teresa”
Author Archives: Thomas Griffin
Jesus’ Teachings on the Eucharist
Thomas Griffin (9/4/20) 4 Lessons from Christ on the Eucharist – Ascension Press (9/3/20) Excerpt: “The Bread of Life Discourse (John 6:22-71) is the single greatest teaching regarding the Eucharist that we have from the lips of Jesus himself. As in every passage in the Bible, the context of the passage is crucial. Directly prior toContinue reading “Jesus’ Teachings on the Eucharist”
Steadfast in Faith: Will he find faith on earth?
Thomas Griffin (8/31/20) Many Catholic books concerning theology and practice fill the shelves of our books stores, and the databases of Amazon. However, Steadfast in Faith: Catholicism and the Challenges of Secularism by David Bonagura stands out as a tremendous witness to the beautiful corpus of history, doctrine, and impact the Catholic Church has hadContinue reading “Steadfast in Faith: Will he find faith on earth?”
Bishop Barron and the Social Media Experiment
Thomas Griffin (8/27/20) Bishop Robert Barron has arguably done more for the Catholic Church in the modern world than any singular person, lay or clergy, in the past twenty years. His videos and content reach hundreds of thousands of viewers each day and provide rich encounters with the Catholic faith and the person of ChristContinue reading “Bishop Barron and the Social Media Experiment”
Letter from a Millennial Catholic: Go to Mass
Go to Mass – Crisis Magazine (8/24/20) Excerpt: “There have been countless reforms proposed for the Catholic Church. There seems to be a disenchantment with God, Church, and worship that can only be described as an attack on the divine. Those inside and outside the Church attempt to expound on the elephant in the room orContinue reading “Letter from a Millennial Catholic: Go to Mass”
Who are the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal?
Who are the CFRs? – Ascension Press – (8/24/20) Excerpt: “The friars have made an intentional move toward using media to evangelize the world through their YouTube channel, their Ascension videos, and a music album. These are great examples and insights into the work, sincerity, authenticity, and prayerfulness of the CFRs. Recently, they launched anotherContinue reading “Who are the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal?”
Our Lady of Knock: The Power of a Mother’s Silence
Thomas Griffin (8/21/20) Our Lady of Knock: The Power of a Mother’s Silence – Catholic Digest (8/21/18) Excerpt: “In Knock, Ireland, the Mother of God appeared in a simple but profound way. It was the evening of Aug. 21, 1879, when she appeared to 15 people on the wall of a parish church. Accompanying MaryContinue reading “Our Lady of Knock: The Power of a Mother’s Silence”
Rebuilding Notre Dame
Thomas Griffin (8/19/20) The blaze of red which erupted from the highest point of Notre Dame cathedral in Paris, France represented so much more than just a typical fire destroying an old edifice. Silence, tears and heartbreak were sung as the chorus surrounding the clips showed the raging fire ripping through the almost 900 yearContinue reading “Rebuilding Notre Dame”
Why is the Media Lying About the Church?
Thomas Griffin (8/17/20) Why is the Media Lying about Church Finances? – Crisis Magazine (8/17/20) Excerpt: “The Associated Press released a dubious report claiming the Catholic Church in the United States received over $1.4 billion in Covid-19 aid which was used, in part, as payoff money for families who have experienced sexual abuse by priests.Continue reading “Why is the Media Lying About the Church?”
Relentless Faith
Thomas Griffin (8/16/20) When God Seems Silent – Beach Catholic Holy Hour (11/16/17) Note: The Canaanite woman who pleads for Jesus’ help in healing her daughter provides a key ingredient to our invitation to draw near to Christ. Click the link above to hear a talk on this Gospel and how God comes to usContinue reading “Relentless Faith”
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