Culture of Division
On August 29, 2021 by steadfastheartofgodAnd he said, “It is what comes out of a person that defiles. For it is from within, from the human heart, that evil intentions come: fornication, theft, murder, adultery, avarice, wickedness, deceit, licentiousness, envy, slander, pride, folly. All these evil things come from within, and they defile a person.” Mark 7:20-23 We live in
A Lesson In Waiting
On August 15, 2021 by steadfastheartofgodTrust in him, and he will help you; make your ways straight, and hope in him.You who fear the Lord, wait for his mercy; do not stray, or else you may fall.You who fear the Lord, trust in him, and your reward will not be lost. Sirach 2:6-8 Have you ever been excited about the possibility of something
Crucifiers vs. Entombers
On August 8, 2021 by steadfastheartofgodI was at mass last week and noticed that the lights were flickering over the 11th and 14th Stations of the Cross.The 11th Station is when Jesus is nailed to the cross and the 14th Station is when Jesus is buried in the tomb. Anytime I notice something like this, I find that it is
Great Confidence vs. Pride
On July 27, 2021 by steadfastheartofgodRecently I had a profound realization of all the ways that I participate in pride in my life. I was reading a book about the capital sins and it was like the Lord turned on the light in a dark room that I had been sitting in for years. All of the ways that I
Repetitive Sin and the Soil of Our Hearts
On July 21, 2021 by steadfastheartofgodJesus uses the image of a garden, including the details of the soil and the weeds that always go along with gardening, as an analogy to teach us about God’s Kingdom. He does this because we can see reflected and experience God’s Kingdom in the created world around us. All is made by God, the
Right Here, Right Now
On July 11, 2021 by steadfastheartofgodMy family and I were just out of town for a sports tournament for my oldest daughter. On Saturday evening we went to the Vigil Mass at the Basilica in the downtown area. I always love going to different churches when we travel and this one I knew would be a special treat since it
A Culture of False Ideologies
On June 29, 2021 by steadfastheartofgodI have been thinking lately about humanity and all the mess that we have gotten ourselves into. As I ponder the state of our culture, I am reminded of the four beasts from Daniel’s dream in the Old Testament book of Daniel. This prophetic book can have many layers of meaning but one could certainly
Chaste Hearts
On June 19, 2021 by steadfastheartofgodThere is a more recent devotion in the Church that is gaining popularity, especially in this Year of St. Joseph. The Most Chaste Heart of St. Joseph came about after a series of apparitions, which were approved by Bishop Dom Carillo Gritti on January 31, 2010. During these apparitions, St Joseph appeared and spoke about
Shrine Of The Holy Trinity
On June 12, 2021 by steadfastheartofgodThe Blessed Mother is truly my favorite! I could meditate on her character, her virtuous life, her obedience to God, her love for her Son, her union with the Holy Spirit every day and still never get bored. There is a depth and richness in Mary that always leads us to a deeper and more
Point Of No Return
On June 9, 2021 by steadfastheartofgodThis week I have been potty training my youngest son. Not always the most favorite part of parenting, but a necessary thing that we all have to go through as parents and children. Henry is my fifth child. I can only vaguely remember this journey with the others as all my memories of my other