The Love of Christ Compels Us

The Love of Christ Compels Us

We have been talking about “No Greater Love,” and now the question is, what is your response to that love? What is your response to God’s unfailing, awesome, never-ending love? In his second letter to the Corinthians, St. Paul says, “For Christ’s love compels...
Weekly Inspiration: Heaven’s Love Language

Weekly Inspiration: Heaven’s Love Language

By giving us an incredible glimpse into his motivation for coming to earth to save us, Jesus reveals that obedience is a love language of heaven: “But I do as the Father has commanded me, so that the world may know that I love the Father (Jn 14:31). Jesus assents to...
The Risen Jesus Is the Source of Our Hope & Joy

The Risen Jesus Is the Source of Our Hope & Joy

There is a running joke between my children and me: If you can’t find something, ask Mom for help, and she will immediately find it in whatever place you’ve looked seventeen times already. It’s uncanny how often we are convinced Donovan’s basketball bag has...
Weekly Inspiration: Because I Love Him

Weekly Inspiration: Because I Love Him

I have a confession to make. . . . Very often it happens that a few weeks into Lent, I completely forget what I’ve committed to do or give up. I’ll go a few days before I realize my error, sheepishly repent, and start again. This year, instead of focusing on my Lenten...
Weekly Inspiration: A Constant Companion

Weekly Inspiration: A Constant Companion

At this year’s SEEK conference, I felt inspired to be particularly attentive to the promptings of the Holy Spirit for who I should talk to, what sessions to attend, and how best to participate in the event. Instead of setting up lots of meetings and detailing the...