Thomas Griffin

The Guardian: A Call to Rescue

Thomas Griffin (8/12/20) The Guardian is a movie about the lives and mission of Coast Guard rescue swimmers. Ashton Kutcher plays a standout candidate who has some learning to do from lead teacher Kevin Costner. There are many teachable moments throughout the film that bring life into its greatest context because it shows the fragileContinue reading “The Guardian: A Call to Rescue”

The Jon Steingard Problem: Does God Exist?

Thomas Griffin (8/10/20) Jon Steingard was a pivotal figure in the success of a Christian band named Hawk Nelson who he led as lead singer and guitarist. His recent statements regarding the existence of God have catapulted him into the national spotlight. After leading Christian concerts for years, which often include prayerful encounters, he hasContinue reading “The Jon Steingard Problem: Does God Exist?”

WWII and the Atomic Dilemma

Thomas Griffin (8/6/20) “If God does not exist, then everything is possible.” – Dostoyevsky If there was ever a just war to fight it was against the Nazi regime of Adolf Hitler’s hatred of humanity. While there were surely imperfect intentions from varying parties, the move to defeat the atrocities and philosophies of the GermanContinue reading “WWII and the Atomic Dilemma”

Mary is the Blueprint

Thomas Griffin (8/5/20) Mary is the Walking Equal Sign – Catholic Exchange (5/6/19) Excerpt: “Every person carries within his heart a blueprint for the one he loves. What seems to be ‘love at first sight’ is actually the fulfillment of a desire, the realization of a dream.” – Ven. Fulton J. Sheen, The World’s First LoveContinue reading “Mary is the Blueprint”

St. John Vianney’s Advice: Pray and Love

Thomas Griffin (8/4/20) From the Catechetical Instructions by St. John Mary Vianney, priest “My little children, reflect on these words: the Christian’s treasure is not on earth but in heaven. Our thoughts, then ought to be directed to where our treasure is. This is the glorious duty of man: to pray and to love. IfContinue reading “St. John Vianney’s Advice: Pray and Love”

Happiness is Rediscovering the Natural Law

Thomas Griffin (8/3/20) Navigating the news cycles, social media spheres, and circumstances of everyday life can become overwhelming, exhausting, and downright depressing. Countless personalities, icons, and ordinary folk are clearly in a state of anxious impatience. We want a virtuous ethics to return to the light of day and dispel the darkness of might makesContinue reading “Happiness is Rediscovering the Natural Law”

The Resurrection is a Fact: Unshakeable Peace

Thomas Griffin (7/31/20) Description: Fear, depression and anxiety appear to run the day for so many people in our world today, but Christ offers us something so much more. One of his first words to the disciples, when he has them all together, after the resurrection is: “Peace, be with you.” In this word, peace,Continue reading “The Resurrection is a Fact: Unshakeable Peace”

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”