Why Forgiven Sins Still Have Consequences

How often does it feel like certainty about the will of God is elusive in the midst of discernment? Drawing from the wisdom of Mother Angelica, Father Mike reflects on what it truly means to walk by faith and trust that God's will is often best seen in the rearview mirror. Ascens ...  Show more

Not all of the families in the tribe of Levi were called to offer the sacrifice as priests, but all had important roles to play in the worship of God. Likewise, no matter how unseen or small your God-given task may seem, faithfully fulfilling it is essential for the body of Chris ...  Show more

In this episode, Jonny Ardavanis articulates three consequences of sin. In the life of a believer, we are no longer under sin’s reign, but we still face the consequences that occur as a result of our sin and still receive discipline from the Lord.Watch VideosVisit the Website Fol ...  Show more

We can consider the variety of sins in light of their gravity or seriousness. In doing so, we see that some sins weaken charity while others destroy it. The first we call venial sins, the second mortal. Our very freedom makes possible this rejection of God. Yet, God’s mercy has n ...  Show more

When we confess our sins, we’re not telling God something he doesn’t know; we’re giving God access to something he doesn’t have: permission to heal our wounds. Today we learn why the act of confessing our sins is an essential part of the sacrament of Reconciliation. Fr. Mike also ...  Show more