“Be present at Mass.” This simple-sounding concept is far more challenging than it seems. “Present” means a conscious awareness and active mental and physical participation… Read More »Watch! Be Ready! The Impact of the Responsorial Psalm
“Poof!” he said. “Your sins are all gone now.” I sat in stunned silence. The “poof” came with a magician’s hand gesture, which made it… Read More »Confession Comeback: Strategies for Reigniting Interest in the Sacrament
The Catechism of the Catholic Church teaches, “When the Church celebrates the liturgy of Advent each year, she makes present this ancient expectancy of the… Read More »The Big Three for Advent: Prayer, Fasting, and Almsgiving
“What I say to you, I say to all: ‘Watch!’” MK 13:37 Is THIS how we kick off Advent? With an exhortation from Jesus to… Read More »10 Ways to “Watch!” During Advent
Preserving the Holiness of Spaces, Nurturing Souls Amidst the Bricks and Beams Introduction: Where Divinity Meets Infrastructure Within the soaring arches and quiet corners of… Read More »The Odyssey of Efficient Facilities Management for Churches
Safeguarding Blessings, Illuminating Souls Amidst Dollars and Cents Introduction: Where Faith Meets Finances Within the embrace of a church, where prayers echo and candles flicker,… Read More »Nurturing the Sacred Trust of Financial Stewardship for Churches
Transforming Strife into Unity, Nurturing Spiritual Growth Amidst Discord Introduction: Where Grace Meets Resolution Within the sacred embrace of a church, where prayers mingle and… Read More »Why Conflict Resolution Is Vital For Your Ministry
Celebrating Unity Amidst Differences, Embracing All in the Embrace of Faith Introduction: A Tapestry of Humanity Within the walls of a church, a diverse tapestry… Read More »Why You Should Always Foster an Inclusive Environment For Your Church
Embracing Unity Beyond Numbers, Nurturing Bonds that Illuminate Souls Introduction: A Gathering of Souls In the embrace of a church, walls rise to shelter more… Read More »Why Maintaining Community and Connection is Vital for Your Ministry
Thinking about sermon ideas for Mother’s Day reminds me of simply wanting to show my mom how much I care about her. Reflecting upon my… Read More »Sermon Ideas for Mother’s Day
Memorial Day is more than a long weekend spent at the beach or shopping. I know we also view it as the precursor to summer… Read More »10 Honorable Bible Verses for Memorial Day
Created to be an occasion for honoring the sacrifices individual mothers made for their children, Mother’s Day has been officially celebrated on the Second Sunday… Read More »18 Best Mother’s Day Bible Verses
