When giving us the "Our Father," Jesus exhorted his disciples not to use so many words, as the pagans do. Here is a simple prayer of no words at all, simply taking a moment to be aware of the presence of God. Perhaps it might invigorate your prayer life.

Paul tells us that those who sow sparingly, reap sparingly, while those who sow abundantly reap abundantly. We can find delight in sowing abundantly when we realize how abundantly God has given to us, so that we no longer fear the world, but trust God. Do what it takes to foster that trust in yourself today.

Join Fr. Scott Steinkerchner, OP in the Know Before You Go video for the Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity. As Christians, we believe in the One God, who created heaven and earth, and also that the One God exists as three persons, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Here we explore what it means to believe in a God that fundamentally three in one, a community of love whose unity preserves the diversity of each.

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Join Fr. Scott Steinkerchner, OP as he breaks open the readings for the Sixth Sunday of Easter. This Sunday there are many options, but it begins with setting boundaries in the new Christian community (Acts 15), then the Book of Revelation's promise that Jesus will return and remake the world, and finally a promise from the Gospel of John either that God will send the Holy Spirit to keep us bound as one or that God's love will bind us together.

A powerful message on perseverance, humility, and trusting in God’s mission—even in the face of persecution. Whether you're facing good days or bad days, this homily reminds us to keep preaching love, not retaliation.

Paul and Barnabas perform a miracle—healing a lame man—and redirect the people’s worship to the one true God. Fr. Scott reminds us that faith isn’t difficult when we connect it to the deepest desires God has planted in our hearts.

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Drawing parallels with the stillness of off-season Alaska, Fr. Scott reflects on Mary Magdalene's experience: her hope shattered, unable to even anoint Jesus' body due to the Sabbath. Yet, even in devastation, a "sliver of hope" remained, motivating her plan to perform that one last act of love.