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Faith In Action
Living out your beliefs through tangible acts of prayer, service, and love. It’s about putting faith into practice to make a positive impact on the world around you.
The Five-Dollar Habit: A Small Bill with a Big Purpose
Carrying a five-dollar bill might seem small, but it can be a powerful habit of generosity. From offering a meal to restoring dignity, keeping five dollars ready for someone in need—and replenishing it when used—can change how you see the world. Here’s how one small act of kindness, done consistently, reflects the presence of Jesus in everyday life.
Religious Liberty: A Right to Defend, A Calling to Live (Part II)
Religious liberty is more than just a right—it’s a responsibility. True religious freedom isn’t just about protecting ourselves; it’s about using our faith to serve others, especially the vulnerable. Jesus calls us not to cling to privilege but to take up our cross and follow him. This article explores how religious liberty is a gift to be lived boldly and with love, shaping not only our beliefs but our daily choices.
Religious Liberty: A Right to Defend, A Calling to Live (Part I)
Religious liberty is a fundamental human right recognized by the Church as essential for all people, not just Christians. However, how we talk about it today often focuses more on defending institutions than ensuring true freedom of conscience for all. Is our concern for religious liberty truly about justice, or are we sometimes more focused on preserving privilege? This article explores what religious liberty is—and what it is not.
Seeing Christ in the Margins: The Catholic Mission of Human Dignity
What does it mean to see Christ in every person? Catholic social teaching calls us to recognize the dignity of every human being, especially the poor, the migrant, and the forgotten. Explore how Catholic Charities, Catholic Relief Services, and the Kino Border Initiative live out this mission, bringing hope and healing to those in need. Through their work, the Church reveals the sacred worth of every person—because to love our neighbor is to love Christ himself.
God Calls the Unworthy—and the Willing: Isaiah, Paul, Peter, Mary, and Mary
Throughout Scripture, God calls people who feel unworthy—Isaiah, Paul, and Peter each trembled before his presence. But what about Mary, whose fiat was immediate? Or Mary Magdalene, the first to proclaim the risen Christ? This reflection on Isaiah 6, 1 Corinthians 15, and Luke 5 explores how God calls both the unqualified and the ready, showing that grace transforms all who answer. If you’ve ever doubted your worthiness, this is for you.
Can You Earn Your Way to Heaven? Understanding Salvation the Catholic Way
What does it mean to be saved? Is faith alone enough, or do good works matter? Many Christians misunderstand salvation, but Catholic teaching offers a rich, biblical perspective that unites grace, faith, and works. This post explores what the Church actually teaches about salvation, correcting common misconceptions and delving into Scripture, the Catechism, and Church tradition. Discover how God’s grace transforms us and what we must do to live out our faith.
Justice Isn’t Just an Idea—It’s a Call to Action
Justice isn’t just for lawmakers or activists—it’s for every believer. Micah 6:8 reminds us that God calls us to act justly, love mercy, and walk humbly. But what does that look like in our lives? From addressing hunger and homelessness to fighting racial inequality, justice begins with small, intentional actions. This reflection explores how Catholic teaching and scripture challenge us to take a bold step toward justice—starting in our communities.
Most Catholics Miss This in the Eucharist—Here’s What Simeon Teaches Us
At the Presentation of the Lord, Simeon recognized Jesus as fulfilling God’s promise—but would we recognize him today? This Gospel moment challenges us to ask: Do we see Christ in the Eucharist with the same faith? Like Simeon, we must look beyond appearances to recognize the real presence of Christ in the Eucharist. Don’t just receive Communion—encounter Christ. Read more to discover how the Eucharist is your moment of salvation!
The Catholic Framework That Can Change the World—No Religion Required (Part 2)
This is the second of two posts. Catholic Social Teaching provides young adults with a practical framework for addressing today’s challenges. It embraces universal principles like justice, dignity, solidarity, care for creation, the importance of local action, and the common good without relying on strict dogma or religious obligation.
The Catholic Framework That Can Change the World—No Religion Required (Part 1)
Catholic Social Teaching provides young adults with a practical framework for addressing today’s challenges—embracing universal principles like justice, dignity, solidarity, care for creation, the importance of local action, and the common good, all without relying on strict dogma or religious obligation.
The Mass: A Divine Encounter with Christ
The Mass is the cornerstone of Catholic worship, uniting heaven and earth in a sacred encounter with Christ. This guide explores its structure, including the Liturgy of the Word and the Eucharist, highlighting its foundation in Scripture and tradition. Understand how the Eucharist transforms bread and wine into Christ’s Body and Blood and how the Mass nourishes the soul while sending believers forth to live the Gospel. Whether deepening your faith or seeking to learn more, this introduction unveils the beauty, purpose, and transformative power of the Mass in Catholic life.
The Spirit of the Lord is Upon Us
Explore how Jesus’ powerful proclamation in Luke 4:18-21 challenges us to live out mercy, justice, and love daily. Drawing on Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde’s recent sermon urging President Trump to embrace compassionate leadership, this reflection examines how Christ’s mission of healing and liberation calls us to confront injustice, uplift the vulnerable, and transform the world through faith-filled action.