Recently, I found myself in a conversation with another Catholic man that left me reflecting more deeply than I expected. Differences in perspective can arise, especially around matters of faith, but this exchange prompted me to pause, pray, and listen for the Holy Spirit’s guidance. In that quiet space, my attention shifted from the tension of the moment to a far more meaningful question: What traits truly form the foundation of a good husband and a man of God? Whenever I wr

“Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep’s clothing but inwardly are ravenous wolves. You will know them by their fruits. Are grapes gathered from thorns, or figs from thistles?" – Matthew 7:15-16 There are an astonishingly high number of people in today’s age who, for better or for worse, pretend to be something that they are not. This isn’t so much a criticism as it is an observation. This could be as innocent as “putting on a brave face” when a situation calls f

“Teacher, which is the greatest commandment in the Law?” Jesus replied: “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ this is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ All the Law and the Prophets hang on these two commandments.” - Matthew 22: 36-40 The recent arrest and formal charges brought against Delegate David Elliot Pritt have stirred up a wave of reactions online, ma

A typical water delivery run to the Coalfields of West Virginia takes about 11 hours. A little over five hours down Route 81 and into southern WV, about 30 minutes unloading, and a little over five hours to get back. It is typically a straightforward trip, mostly on highways, which is fortunate. The real blessing here is that it gives me the ability to reach places that our third-party delivery services cannot. I can go 625 miles on less than $70 of gas, getting about 34 mpg

“Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.” -Galatians 6:2 I’d like to share a quick history lesson about the parallels between the Old and New Testaments. In the book of Exodus, Moses led the Israelites out of Egypt, and it would be an understatement to say it was a difficult task. Even after God unleashed the ten plagues on Pharaoh and the Egyptians, the Israelites were still reluctant to leave their slavery. Though they were oppressed,

“Then he said to his disciples, “The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few; therefore pray earnestly to the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into his harvest.” ⁃ Matthew 9:37-38 The metaphor is simple yet profound. We are the laborers - disciples of Christ sent out to proclaim His word and to carry out good works in His name. The harvest is the people - those longing for God’s eternal truth, and those in need of the love, mercy, and practical assistance we a