Following the Good Shepherd with 3 shepherd children
ARTICLE – Based on a simple prayer from heaven, we can learn to recognize the voice of Jesus through life’s challenges.
Entries by Deacon Tom Fox
When We Ask God, “Why?”
ARTICLE – We all have asked and will ask, “why.” See how we can learn from the apostles in the Gospel and find greater trust in God’s promises of love and life.
Living Fully Alive, Right Now
ARTICLE – During these times we may have lost much, but if the Holy Spirit is dwelling in us because we have chosen to live in a faithful relationship with God, we can be confident that we will be “fully alive,” now and for all eternity.
Inspiration from Former Slave: God’s Call for Us Is Possible!
ARTICLE – If you are looking for encouragement and inspiration to persevere in your Christian journey, look to the example of this saint’s life. How can we truly fulfill what God is asking us to do?
Do We Recognize Jesus When He Calls?
Jesus has been baptized by John in the Jordan River; he has spent forty days in the desert, and now he is beginning his public ministry by choosing his apostles. It is important to notice that when Jesus called Peter and Andrew and then James and John, they each immediately left everything and followed him. […]
Why Is Humility So Important?
ARTICLE – What is humility? How important should growth in humility be in our priorities?
How Should I Respond to God’s Gifts?
A Recap of This Sunday’s Word At Mass this Sunday, we heard the prophet Amos says “Woe to the complacent…they shall be the first to go into exile.” When we take God for granted and live for ourselves, there are consequences. In the second reading St. Paul says, “Lay hold of eternal life, to which […]
Finding Answers through the Narrow Gate
In Sunday’s Gospel, Jesus refers to a question that will be asked to some of us when we wish to enter the Kingdom of God. If Jesus would ask you, “Where are you from?” what would you say? Why the Gate Is Narrow A clue; he isn’t interested in geography. He wants to know where […]
What Effect Does the Lord’s Prayer Have?
ARTICLE – Deacon Tom dives into the Lord’s Prayer; not only the meaning, but also the effects of this powerful prayer given to us by Jesus.
A Simple Guide: How Can I Better Respond to Jesus?
ARTICLE – What does “saying yes to Jesus” look like in our daily lives? Deacon Tom shares from his ministry experience.
Keep Hope Alive
