Posts by Arrowood
The Moral Virtue of Prudence: 4 Steps to Regaining Control
Busyness is the dangerous trap we all fall prey to. Our true problem is being overloaded and lacking margin. We are too busy to live. The solution to these challenges is the moral virtue of prudence, which leads us to focus our lives on what is really important. So let’s start taking a closer look at the solution.…
Read MoreIs It Easy to Upgrade, Downgrade, or Cancel My Subscription?
You can downgrade or cancel your paid subscription with the touch of a button. The button is located at the bottom of your membership page. Clicking the button will automatically stop future payments and remove access to the canceled membership at the end of the current month. If you paid for your membership on the…
Read MoreAuthor Book Reading: Listening for God in Everyday Life
Dr. Joseph White, a Catholic child psychologist, reads the chapter “God Speaking to Us in the Midst of Suffering and Struggle” from his book Listening for God in Everyday Life. While Dr. White visits the theological and philosophical explanations of suffering, he also seasons his exploration with personal experience from his practice. When…
Read MoreThe Virtue of Prudence: Martha, Martha . . .
Now it came to pass as they went, that he entered into a certain town: and a certain woman named Martha, received him into her house. And she had a sister called Mary, who sitting also at the Lord’s feet, heard his word. But Martha was busy about much serving. Who stood and said: Lord,…
Read MoreDoes the Virtue of Temperance Require Poverty?
Jesus taught, “Blessed are the poor” and, “It is easier to for a camel to pass through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter heaven.” These difficult teachings have inspired the Church throughout the centuries to embrace poverty as a virtue. On the other hand, there have been many followers…
Read MoreCatholic Prayer: How Sacramentals Tie your Prayer to the Sacraments
Sacraments are the fonts of grace that Jesus gave us to draw us into the Mystery of the Holy Trinity. But from that font springs other outpourings of grace from our loving Lord. The sacramentals are one of those smaller fonts of grace. These are ceremonies, rites, or blessed objects instituted by the Church for private…
Read MoreChristian Friendship: How Materialism May Be Ruining Your Friendships
(and we all do this to some degree) Cultivating and nurturing good Christian friendship is an important part of Catholic spiritual growth. To be truly effective at nourishing good relationships, we need to be aware of the influences and attitudes that can damage our relationships. One such negative influence is materialism. Now, I’m not just…
Read MoreHow the Sacrament of Confession Deepens Catholic Prayer
Most Catholics don’t see the intimate unity between the Sacraments and their daily Catholic prayer life. Here are three connections to encourage you to use the Sacrament of Reconciliation as a regular part of your Catholic spirituality. Reconciliation is physical prayer One of the keys to learning how to pray is to engage your whole…
Read MoreThe 3 Biggest Mistakes Made in Our Devotion to Catholic Saints
Many Catholics make these three common mistakes when they try to build an intimate devotion to the Catholic saints. Learn what these mistakes are and how to avoid them.
Read More3 Gift Ideas for Your Parish Priest or Other Parish Leaders
Especially in this time of crisis when the Church has been betrayed by many priests and bishops, many faithful Catholics want to show their appreciation for those clergy members and parish leaders who are faithfully serving the Lord and His Church. Especially when a Holy Day comes around, you may want to express your gratitude…
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