Posts by Arrowood
3 Adult Small Group Bible Study Icebreaker Ideas
Bible study is a great opportunity for Catholics to grow in their faith. The more we know Sacred Scripture, the more we grow in intimacy with God. When it’s a social study, it can also be a chance to get to know other Christians, to develop fellowship with like-minded believers, and to build intimate friendships.…
Read MoreThree Ways To Inspire Awe in Your Parish
The architecture of a church building is meant to elevate our hearts and minds to Heaven. That’s why traditionally Catholic architecture has been so grand and ornate. the same is true for the interior of a church. Before the modernist iconoclastic movement after Vatican II, the interior of any parish church was designed to help…
Read MoreAuthor Book Reading: 100 Ways John Paul II Changed the World
Author Patrick Novecosky reads from the chapter “Be Not Afraid” from his book 100 Ways John Paul II Changed the World. “Be not afraid” was one of the main themes of Pope John Paul II’s papacy, encouraging people to fearlessly open their hearts to Jesus Christ and allow Him to transform us. Novecosky…
Read MoreAn Appeal to Help Your Parish
A church is a place where individuals can turn when times are dark and distressing. In the uncertain situation the world is facing surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, however, it’s now the churches that need assistance. Many of our parishes are being hit with financial difficulty as online-only services have led to a steep decline in…
Read MoreUnique Ideas for Catholic Dating
The Purpose of Catholic Dating For Catholics discerning the vocation of marriage and family life, the purpose of dating is two-fold. Its first purpose is to discern the vocation and the person you will fulfill it with. The second purpose of dating is to build a relationship with the other person to grow in charity…
Read MoreThe Virtue of Prudence: The Best Use of Your Time
As an educator of Catholic adults, by far the greatest frustration I face is lack of attendance at parish programs. Now, I’m not prideful enough to deny that the educational medium (yours truly) may not be attractive enough. But that’s not the reason I hear people give for not attending. Rather, most people say that…
Read MoreCatholic Prayer: Why Prayer is a Vital Part of Your Vocation
“Do you think you might have a vocation? I heard this question constantly when I was in high school and in college. Of course, what people meant by this question was, “Do you think you might be called to the priesthood?” I prayed and discerned a call to the priesthood throughout college, and finally discerned…
Read MoreKeeping Your Cool In the Heat of Summer
Summertime is a wonderful time to experience the beauty of God’s creation and to spend precious time with the ones we love. Summer can evoke memories of hopscotch, lemonade, and picnics with the family. However, with the heat of the summer can also come the burden of discomfort. I live in the north, so summers…
Read MoreOpen the Gifts of Charismatic Grace
Gifts As Signs of Love There is something deep in the human consciousness that finds great joy in giving and receiving gifts. This joy goes deeper than materialistic gain. Think of the joy that a child can bring by giving you a simple picture she has drawn or colored. Beyond being “cute,” such a gift…
Read MoreThe Virtue of Prudence and True Leisure
In our hectic, overloaded modern world, the virtue of prudence can help us in a surprising way. When we practice prudence, we get into the habit of asking “what is the greatest good” in every situation. This habit not only applies to our moral life and to our faith life, but to all dimensions of…
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