How’s your day going so far? Typically, your answer to that question will depend on the current circumstances in your life. I’ll be the first to admit that not all of my days are created equal. Sometimes, it varies from hour to hour. When I wake up in the morning, I have no idea what challenges I’ll face. And, if I’m not careful, my mood can end up resembling a yo-yo on a string. When this happens, my happiness is... Read more
Are you in need of healing? How about someone you know? Cancer, chronic pain, anxiety, hopelessness, depression, despair, anger, habitual sin, negativity, shame, regret, lukewarmness and loneliness can all be cured. Don’t let anyone tell you otherwise. You just need to know what to do. Check out this narrative that took place early in Jesus’ public ministry. After praying all night, Jesus chose the twelve apostles and then this happened… And he came down with them and stood on a stretch... Read more
What makes you feel safe and secure? Money in the bank? A car with a good safety rating? A clean bill of health from the doctor? Working for a large, thriving corporation? A fully charged cell phone? I could go on and on, but you get the point. Deep down inside, we’re all looking for peace and security. Unfortunately, however, we typically seek that security in things that really aren’t that secure. Today’s Responsorial Psalm (Psalm 62:6-7,9) spoke loudly to me... Read more
How are you at waiting? For some of us, it’s not an easy process. Unfortunately, this tendency can end up hurting our relationship with God. I shared the following thoughts in my latest column for CatholicPhilly.com… Learning to wait is especially important when it comes to our relationship with God. It doesn’t take long to realize that he can’t be rushed. The Lord works according to his own schedule. Learning to accept that fact will spare us a great deal of... Read more
What does it take to be a disciple of Jesus? According to the gospel, it requires much more than just going to Mass on Sunday. This week on The Gary Zimak Show, I examine Jesus’ words on the requirements of discipleship. While it’s true that following Christ requires us to leave our old way of life behind, doing so will give us the peace we seek! Read more
We tend to have difficulty appreciating things that are invisible. I am surrounded by air, electricity, atoms and radio waves, but I rarely think about them. Why? Well, mainly because I can see them. Because God is pure spirit and can’t be seen, we sometimes forget about him too. The people of the Old Testament also struggled with this issue. Unfortunately, they often created idols as visible substitutes for the one, true God. You have an incredible advantage over the... Read more
Did you ever feel that God was asking you to do something, but brushed it off because you felt scared or unqualified? Maybe you tried before and failed. It wouldn’t make sense to try it again, would it? Consider the case of Simon Peter: Getting into one of the boats, the one belonging to Simon, he asked him to put out a short distance from the shore. Then he sat down and taught the crowds from the boat. After he had... Read more
How to you respond to a crisis? Depending on the severity of the problem, my typical response has always been to panic. Even though it served no purpose, spiraling out of control is something I’m very familiar with. As I grow closer to Jesus, however, I’m realizing that asking him to help is much more productive than freaking out. How easy is it for Jesus to perform miracles? Check this out… After he left the synagogue, he entered the house... Read more
Sometimes it’s really tough to trust God, isn’t it? It gets especially challenging when our world gets turned upside down by a sudden illness, financial devastation or the death of a loved one. Suddenly the future looks uncertain and the road ahead is dark and foggy. We find ourselves in need of a miracle, but we just can’t seem to believe it’s possible. If only our faith was stronger… “Increase Our Faith!” The Apostles felt the same way. They asked... Read more
Ever have one of those days when everything looks dark? You didn’t get that job that you wanted, a relationship fell apart, someone you love was diagnosed with a serious disease, you’re suddenly in the middle of a serious financial crisis, etc. I’m not going to lie and tell you those things won’t happen once you surrender your life to Christ. According to Jesus (John 16:33), we will have problems in this life. I won’t try and speculate on when... Read more
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