Growing in the Theological Virtues and Our Hope for Heaven

Growing in the Theological Virtues and Our Hope for Heaven

The theological virtues are necessary for spiritual growth. The theological virtue of hope is very important because trust is the first part of any relationship. While the theological virtue of hope means trust in any promise that God makes us, it is primarily trusting in God’s promise of Heaven. There are three conditions needed to…

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Catholic Community: the Heart of Catholic Learning

Note: while this post is about smaller versions of a Catholic community, some of you may be interested in taking this idea to the next level and actually living in a Catholic neighborhood. Such a lifestyle has its strengths and weaknesses, but it’s a fascinating idea. As I went through the client needs survey I was…

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6 Areas of Your Life Damaged By Being Too Busy

Being too busy can be dangerous!

My life is still too busy, but I have found the concepts of overload and Margin to be not only useful but nearly transforming in my life. Reading Dr. Richard Swenson’s book was a true awakening for me. “Oh, that’s my problem!”   Like many, I assumed that my life was out of my control.…

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Catholic Prayer is a Personal Relationship with Jesus

Catholic Prayer is a Personal Relationship with Jesus

Do Catholics believe in a “personal relationship with God? It may surprise you to learn that the answer is yes. However, what we mean by this term is quite different from what other Christians may mean. For Catholics, having a personal relationship with God means to enter into the Mystery of Divine Intimacy. But properly…

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