Category Archives: judgment
Give Up Worrying For Lent!
Since A Worrier’s Guide To The Bible was released, I’ve been doing a lot of speaking about anxiety. As I visit various parishes, I encounter many people who are worried about a variety of things. And I have to … Continue reading
Are You A Lukewarm Catholic? You Better Read This!
“I know your works; I know that you are neither cold nor hot. I wish you were either cold or hot. So, because you are lukewarm, neither hot nor cold, I will spit you out of my mouth.” (Rv … Continue reading
Layoffs, Death and Preparation
A man must always be ready, for death comes when and where God wills it. (St. John Neumann) Several weeks ago, an email was sent from the president of our company.? He spoke of the need for a reduction … Continue reading
Contemplating Death
“Tempus Fugit, Memento Mori” (“Time Flies, Remember Death”) -? a motto of the Knights of Columbus I know it’s not a popular activity, but meditating upon the realities of death?is extremely important to our spiritual well being.? If we desire … Continue reading
What If Today Is Your Last Day?
“Since, when the hour of reckoning comes, you’ll be sorry for not having used this time in the service of God, why don’t you arrange and use it now as you would wish you’d done if you were dying?” (St. … Continue reading
The Four Last Things – Judgment
The second of the ?Last Things? is Judgment. The Church teaches that immediately after death, we will be judged. Based on our works, we will either live forever in Heaven (possibly by way of Purgatory) or Hell. We?ll discuss more … Continue reading