Do you know your story, what is often called your “testimony”? Many of us just walk through life without taking the time to recognize how God is (and has always been) at work in our life. But what if we took the time? What if we could share that with others?

What is the topic you never want to hear the preacher man talking about? Exactly: money. Money is such a taboo topic in our churches, and yet Jesus didn’t shy away from it. Why? Because our love for God has to extend into every part of our life–and that includes even our finances.

Gut check: Do you, do I, truly love the Lord with all of your heart, all of your soul, all of your mind, and all of your strength?

Is “holiness” just about moral purity? And how can the Church be holy when so many of her members aren’t perfect? Discover the “explosive” power of holiness and how you can live it in your daily life.

Is “Catholic” just one more brand of Christianity among many? Are Catholics even Christians? Since the earliest days of the Church, “Catholic” has been an essential characteristic of the one Church of Jesus Christ. And even today, we can embrace that with joy!

The mystery of the Church extends far beyond the parish, or any particular local community. The Church is a great mystery in which we participate, and its roots go all the way back to creation itself. It is a love story between the Divine Bridegroom and His bride.

“Ignorance of Scripture is ignorance of Christ,” said St. Jerome. Our understanding of Jesus is rooted in the Old Testament Scriptures. And embracing our role as disciples requires embracing the full narrative, finding balance in this all-encompassing story.