Summary of Healing: Bringing the Gift of God’s Mercy to the World by Dr. Mary Healy

In "Healing: Bringing the Gift of God’s Mercy to the World," Dr. Mary Healy provides a compelling, faith-filled examination of the role of healing within the Christian tradition, particularly as it relates to evangelization and the mercy of God. … [Read more...]

How to Pray with Scripture: The RAP Method by Fr. Rich Conlin

The RAP Method is my personal way to pray with Scripture. Traditionally called lectio divina, which means “divine reading” in Latin, the RAP method is a “lectio divina for beginners” based on three simple steps: Read, Ask, Pray. Start by … [Read more...]

The “One Thing” by Fr. Richy Rich

https://youtu.be/BWf4Sf6jPto (Verse 1) Yo, life is busy, everybody’s on the run, Chasin' after "many things" but missin' the One. Like Martha in the kitchen, caught up in the grind, Tryin' to do it all, but leaving the Lord behind. … [Read more...]

Praying with Scripture | Part 3 | Homily for 23rd Sunday

https://youtu.be/6W29PKbZ_5c Last weekend, I shared a story about the “one thing” my grandpa left me shortly before his death. It was this - a small sticky note that read: Eccles 2:11. When I read this “one thing” from Ecclesiastes, … [Read more...]

Praying with Scripture | Part 2 | Homily for 22nd Sunday

Click here to watch the YouTube video. I've got a question for you. A question that will bring some of you confusion, others great joy or guilt: What's your "one thing"? For those who are confused, don’t worry; I’ll explain the purpose of … [Read more...]

Summary and Review of The One Thing by Gary Keller

Gary Keller's "The One Thing" provides a clear framework for achieving extraordinary results through focused effort. Keller encourages readers to identify the "one thing" or single most important task that will have the greatest impact on their goals … [Read more...]

Praying with Scripture: Part 1 | Homily for 21st Sunday

https://youtu.be/AHiDAvL13Pg My name is Fr. Richard Conlin, though you can call me Fr. Richard or Fr. Rich. It’s a great joy to be here with you today. I was born and raised right here in Vancouver. Currently, I’m studying in Rome, but I’m home … [Read more...]

Catholic Summary of The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien

Background J.R.R. Tolkien's The Hobbit, or There and Back Again is a cornerstone of fantasy literature, infused with the moral and spiritual insights of Tolkien’s deep Catholic faith. Written while Tolkien was at Pembroke College, Oxford, and … [Read more...]

The Authority of Human Fathers in Spiritual Combat

In pages 91-93 of Slaying Dragons: What Exorcists See & What We Should Know, Charles Fraune delves into the profound spiritual authority that fathers possess within the family unit. This authority is not exclusive to the Church but extends to the … [Read more...]

Summary of Abandonment to Divine Providence by Jean-Pierre de Caussade

Jean-Pierre de Caussade's Abandonment to Divine Providence is a spiritual classic that offers timeless insights into the essence of Christian spirituality. Written for the Sisters of the Visitation in Nancy, France, between 1733 and 1740, the work … [Read more...]