Category Archives: Catholic Life

Have You Burned Your Boat?

  Last week, I was speaking to my good friend, mentor and fellow Catholic Evangelist Richard Lane. As is usually the case when I speak with Richard, I was feeling energized and inspired when I hung up the phone. In … Continue reading

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Want To Help Your Kids Learn About The Sacraments?

  One of our main duties as Catholics parents is to teach our children about our wonderful Faith. I’ve always found it a challenge, however, to find good resources that truly represent the teachings of the Church in a way … Continue reading

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Attention Catholics…It’s Time To Get Serious About Evangelization!

  ?The task of preaching, teaching, growing and living the Catholic faith in our time, in this country, belongs to you and me. No one else can do it.” (Archbishop Charles Chaput at the Los Angeles Catholic Prayer Breakfast, Sept. … Continue reading

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WorrierWarrior.com is now live!

  As promised, my new website devoted EXCLUSIVELY to a Christian remedy for worry and anxiety is now available! If you have a tendency to worry are looking for relief, be sure to visit (and bookmark)… www.WorrierWarrior.com While Following The … Continue reading

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The One Lesson We Should All Learn From Saint Ignatius Of Loyola

  Earlier this year, I used my nightly radio show to lead a retreat based upon the Spiritual Exercises of Saint Ignatius of Loyola. Although it was hard work it produced great benefits in many of our spiritual lives. Even … Continue reading

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The Family That Prays Together…

  …Stays Together!!! Believe it or not, these pictures aren’t staged. Every night when Eileen, Mary, Elizabeth and I kneel down to say our evening prayers, Gracie comes running as soon as she hears the beginning of the Our Father! … Continue reading

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A Story Of Courage And An Urgent Prayer Request

  It never ceases to amaze me how the Lord works in my life. I often think that I’m doing something for one reason, only to realize that the Lord was attempting to accomplish something completely different by my actions. … Continue reading

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Welcome To Aquinas & More Catholic Goods!

  I’m pleased to announce that Following The Truth has become an official affiliate of Aquinas & More Catholic Goods! This means that every time you visit their site (by using the link from Following The Truth), I will earn … Continue reading

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Why I Wear A Scapular

  On this day, the Church celebrates the Memorial of Our Lady of Mount Carmel. Tradition tells us that Our Lady presented St. Simon Stock with the brown scapular in 1251. Just what is a scapular? According to the Directory … Continue reading

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Dear Lord…Thank You For My Enemies!

  For the most part, people who read my blog care about becoming more spiritual. If I had to guess, I’d say that the vast majority of my readers are just like me…Catholics who want to learn more about the … Continue reading

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