Thomas Griffin

Looking Out for God

Thomas Griffin (7/29/20) Description: In times of trial, where do we look for hope and how can we move forward? When we place our trust in the unmoving reality of Christ, we can be sure that we are never alone and that we can face any obstacle. Faith is not blind hope, but a livingContinue reading “Looking Out for God”

JPII and the Current Cry: “We Want God”

Thomas Griffin (7/28/20) JPII and the Current Cry: “We Want God” – Ascension Press (7/24/20) Excerpt: “Authors and scholars have recounted that the pope’s journey to Poland marked a shift toward the demise of communism in Europe. His words of encouragement and witness of strong discipleship, in the face of the powers of evil, helpedContinue reading “JPII and the Current Cry: “We Want God””

The Little Sisters and the Times

Thomas Griffin (7/27/20) Gail Collins of the New York Times recently wrote an article entitled “Sex, Sisters, and Dr. Donald” which makes extravagant claims against the mission and apparently evil existence of the Little Sisters of the Poor, the misguided and ignorant spirituality of the Catholic Church as one focused on the heart, and theContinue reading “The Little Sisters and the Times”

The Pursuit of Selling Everything

Thomas Griffin (7/26/20) Matthew 13:1-23 – Sunday Gospel This passage is all about treasure; Jesus is speaking about what is worth most and what we are willing to do in order to obtain it. “The kingdom of heaven is like a treasure buried in a field, which a person finds and hides again, and outContinue reading “The Pursuit of Selling Everything”

Coming Home: A Return to the Sacraments

Thomas Griffin (7/25/20) Coming Home: Returning to the Sacraments Amidst COVID-19 – Busted Halo (7/24/20) Excerpt: “Walking up for Communion, physically distanced, and computing the best way to move my mask quickly to receive the Eucharist was different, but exactly what John Paul II noted: God was saying to us all that he is theContinue reading “Coming Home: A Return to the Sacraments”

The Mass: Why Missing is No Longer an Option

Andrew Santos (7/24/20) “Yet even now, return to me with your whole heart, with fasting, weeping, and mourning.” Joel 2:12 As of 4 weeks ago, Western New York reached the final phase of lifting many of the restrictions placed on us in response to COVID-19. Although these restrictions seemed an unnecessary inconvenience to our dailyContinue reading “The Mass: Why Missing is No Longer an Option”

Calling All Difference Makers

Thomas Griffin (7/23/20) “Isn’t it amazing how a man can find himself alone?” Here we have the opening line of a song that brings both transcendence and utter humanity to the table. “Difference Maker” by Needtobreathe is a masterpiece because it recognizes what greatness is while also calling us all to achieve it. The differenceContinue reading “Calling All Difference Makers”

Choosing Mary Magdalene

Thomas Griffin (7/22/20) St. Mary Magdalene Shows Us the Joy of the Resurrection – Catholic Exchange (4/30/20) Excerpt: “In her uncontrollable weeping there appears a man that seems to be one of the gardeners. She asks him to tell her where he placed the body so she can go and give Jesus the proper preparationsContinue reading “Choosing Mary Magdalene”

Rosa Parks, MLK, and the Genesis of Change

Thomas Griffin (7/21/20) Numerous groups and individuals are neglecting history. We are told that people are outraged and want dramatic change. Mob rule desires to run the show and re-write history. Remembering the pivotal players of the past that brought about positive reform in noble manners is tantamount for the success of the coming months.Continue reading “Rosa Parks, MLK, and the Genesis of Change”

Making Judas Powerless

Thomas Griffin (7/20/20) Follow My Blog Robert Cardinal Sarah’s latest book, The Day is Now Far Spent, is one of the most authentic and important narrations by a cardinal in recent memory. While the entire corpus is worth digesting, every contemporary Catholic ought to be urged to read, at least, his introduction. The title ofContinue reading “Making Judas Powerless”