Why Confession Really Is Good for the Soul
When we act like confessing a common sin to someone is beyond embarrassing, we often betray an inherent belief in our own goodness.
When we act like confessing a common sin to someone is beyond embarrassing, we often betray an inherent belief in our own goodness.
This Christmas, amid our modern, commercialized celebrations, it is important to focus on Advent.
We imagine peace as a place of calm and quiet, where we are at peace because we're surrounded by it. But Mary shows us that true peace can come through obedience even when we don't understand it all.
Hope is more than just a feel-good word or a desire for better circumstances. Hope is found in the person of Jesus Christ, and he is the steady foundation that anchors our souls.
The prophet Isaiah promised that God would come close, and in the birth of Jesus, that promise was fulfilled. Today, even when we find ourselves waiting, we know that God is present with us and will always keep his promises.