by Chris | Jan 26, 2022 | Addiction, General, Getting Sober, God, Prayer & Scripture Reflections, Scripture Reflection
The world would be uninteresting without uncertainty. There would be no fear, yes, but also no surprise. There would be no pain but there would be no joy or wonder, either. That’s why people enjoy scary movies in which the monster isn’t revealed until Act III or never...
by Chris | Jan 19, 2022 | General, Spiritual Tools
I have written about the value of praying novenas to Mary and other saints as well as forming habits and relying on resources to assist us in our recovery. I now want to take a small departure from the usual and write about the power of fantasy stories and how they...
by Chris | Jan 5, 2022 | Eucharist, General, Spiritual Tools
As Catholics, December can be a spiritual peak as we’re preparing our hearts for the birth of our Lord, Jesus Christ. Yet, societal expectations, seasonal commitments, temptations to indulge, loneliness, and seeing family can also increase our anxiety and cause us to...
by Chris | Dec 15, 2021 | God, Prayer & Scripture Reflections, Scripture Reflection
More often than not, when we think of Christmas we think of giving. We see it as a time of charity and generosity of spirit. Charles Dickens in his novel A Christmas Carol depicts this very idea. The cold-hearted and greedy Ebenezer Scrooge undergoes a life-changing...
