Summary and Review of Do Greater Things: Activate the Kingdom to Heal the Sick and Love the Lost by Robby Dawkins

Core Thesis (John 14:12, Taken Seriously) At the heart of Do Greater Things is a bold and simple conviction: Jesus meant exactly what He said in John 14:12 when He promised that believers would do the works He did—and even greater ones. Dawkins … [Read more...]

Litany of Self-Love (for Youth)

This litany is adapted from The Face of Mercy's litany of self-love. In praying the original litany with students, I found myself wanting to rework several of the lines so they would speak more directly to the pressures and struggles young people … [Read more...]

Summary and Review of Miracles Do Happen by Sr. Briege McKenna

Sister Briege McKenna’s life is itself a testimony to the truth proclaimed in the title of her book: miracles really do happen. For more than 25 years—following her own dramatic healing from crippling arthritis—Sr. Briege has carried a ministry of … [Read more...]

High School Confession Guide: A Complete Examination of Conscience (Based on the 7 Deadly Sins)

Before You Begin This guide, adapted specifically for high-school students, helps you prepare for the Sacrament of Reconciliation by examining the most common grave (mortal) sins connected to the Seven Deadly Sins (*contact me if you see any … [Read more...]

Advent Prayer Before Mass (Adapted from St. Thomas Aquinas)

Almighty and ever-living God, as Your Church waits in hopeful longing for the coming of Your Son, I come to the sacrament of Jesus Christ, my Savior and my King. I come weary to the God who gives rest, cold to the fire of divine … [Read more...]

Summary and Review of Big God, Little Devil by Dr. Sean Tobin

Big God, Little Devil: A Radical Shift in the Approach to Spiritual Warfare and Deliverance reveals how many modern approaches to deliverance unintentionally magnify the devil instead of God, turning ministry into anxiety and spectacle. Dr. Sean … [Read more...]

Summary of The Gift of Tongues: A Doorway to Miracles by Linda Schubert

At the time of writing this, I have never prayed in tongues. A priest friend encouraged me to read this book to better understand this mysterious and often misunderstood gift in the life of the Church today. Why read this book? Linda Schubert … [Read more...]

Summary of Instructions on Prayers for Healing by the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith (2000)

In 2000, under Pope John Paul II and Cardinal Ratzinger, the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith published the Instruction on Prayers for Healing (IPH) to guide bishops in discerning and regulating healing prayer gatherings. The aim was to … [Read more...]

Summary of Supernatural Saints: A School of Ministry from the Saints by Patrick Reis

In Supernatural Saints, Patrick Reis dives into the lives of six canonized saints to show one radical truth: the Christian life is meant to be supernatural. Through stories of miracles, prophetic words, and daring faith, he shows us how the Holy … [Read more...]

Eucharistic Fire: A Retreat with St. Carlo Acutis by Fr. Rich Conlin with Msgr. Anthony Figueiredo

St. Carlo Acutis (1991–2006), the first millennial saint, is inspiring a new generation to set the world on fire with Eucharistic love. Nicknamed “God’s Influencer,” Carlo used modern technology to proclaim to millions around the world the truth … [Read more...]