Catholic Battle Fatigue
The weariness of Catholic life—and why we keep returning to the battlefield
Formation
Faith Formation that's authentic, not counterfeit.
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The Church Fathers: Ancient Witnesses to the Apostolic Faith
What are "Church Fathers", why are they so often quoted, and why are they so respected and authoritative?
Don't Get Comfortable in the Desert
Catholic life is full of rough patches, and sometimes the Lord brings the entire church through those difficult seasons. Trust the process and don't hide from it
Four Tips for Growing in Holiness
Four helpful tips and guides for becoming holy while living an ordinary Catholic life.
When You Pray, Speak Your Language
Pray in Latin, or in your native language? Why the language you were formed in matters when you bring your heart to God. God receives the Latin, but he's after your heart.
St. Jerome is a Protestant's Worst Ally - The Fathers Know Best
Protestants always appeal to Jerome as a kind of patristic ally against the Catholic Church. Here's why that's a big mistake!
The devil prepares for your confession too.
Why the devil targets you before confession — and what St. Ignatius of Loyola says about how he does it.
The Saints Call us Out of our Comfort Zone
Three holy men and women who had zero patience for religion that stays on the surface — and what they want you to do about it.
5 Reasons Catholics Are Dangerous — If They’re Doing It Right
Why serious Catholics inevitably become a problem for the world, the flesh, and the devil