If God is all-knowing and perfectly good, why should we pray? In this short but powerful reflection, Fr. Mike Schmitz explores the true purpose of prayer—not as a means to inform or persuade God, but as a transformative relationship that draws us closer to Him. Prayer shapes our hearts, aligns our...

How do I invite coworkers to think about fair trade, recycling, and other everyday social justice issues? There are a bunch of possibilities here. The first is to take advantage of times when these issues naturally come up. So, you might organize a special event for Earth Day or bake and share...

You and I are called, by virtue of our baptism, to lead a life of holiness and become a saint— there is no alternative. Feels like a lot to live up to, doesn’t it? A little like an ultimatum. It can sound like God has too high expectations of us. It can bring us to two kinds of conclusions: Maybe...

Most of us can identify certain teachers or mentors who have had a profound impact on our lives. The same can be said for particular books that have shaped our view of the world. With that in mind, BustedHalo asks the question: “What books have helped you on your spiritual journey?” Blue Like Jazz...

From the beginning of their relationship, Jane and Simon felt as though they were soul mates, complementing one another in every area of their lives. People around them routinely said theirs was a dream relationship because they were so perfect for one another. A year into their marriage, though,...

I used to wake up late on a Sunday, and go to the nearest bar around noon. I was grabbing a drink, I was hanging out for the game, I was eating lunch. I was staying longer for the afternoon game. I was running to mass really quick at night, squeezing it in, then getting back home and watching more...

It’s inevitable that our parents shape us – for good and bad. Andrew talked about growing up in a home where his dad shut down his emotions and his mother was unable to be present to him. It inevitably set the tone for how he would approach his own life and emotions. But there’s something unjust in...

What is this journey in between the event we call “birth” and the one we call “death” and what is the meaning of life for Christians? Is the journey taking you somewhere, or are you leading yourself to some kind of destination – a destination that could extend beyond your last breath? What do you...

Tired of asking your kids to put down their phones and look at you when you're talking with them? Guilty of checking your own phone and half-listening when they're trying to talk to you? Wish your child didn't always answer "Nothing" when you ask, "What did you do at school today?" Wish family...