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
September 3, 2024 by 1 Comment
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
August 29, 2024 by 3 Comments
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
August 26, 2024 by 2 Comments
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
August 24, 2024 by Leave a Comment
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
August 22, 2024 by Leave a Comment
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
August 21, 2024 by Leave a Comment
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...]
Summary of On Loving God by St. Bernard of Clairvaux
August 20, 2024 by Leave a Comment
St. Bernard’s On Loving God is a short classic on how our love for God grows and matures. He explains that love passes through four stages, starting very self-centered but ending in complete union with God. 1st Degree: Loving God for What He … [Read more...]
Summary of Virginity: A Positive Approach to Celibacy for the Sake of the Kingdom of Heaven by Fr. Raniero Cantalamessa
August 16, 2024 by Leave a Comment
Fr. Raniero Cantalamessa's Virginity: A Positive Approach to Celibacy for the Sake of the Kingdom of Heaven is a profound and insightful exploration of virginity and celibacy, presenting them not as mere sacrifices but as deeply meaningful … [Read more...]
Summary of These Are the Sacraments by Fulton Sheen
August 7, 2024 by Leave a Comment
Fulton Sheen wrote These Are the Sacraments in 1962. The majority of his insights are based on the liturgical rites for each of the sacraments in 1962. As a result, there is a lot of interesting reflections that do not directly pertain to the … [Read more...]
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