Do We Watch Jesus from a Distance?

Posted by Lenny Ricciardelli on 10/29/22

Do We Watch Jesus from a Distance?

It seems to me that Zacchaeus may have gotten more than he bargained for when he scaled that sycamore tree.

We can only speculate as to what the original intentions of the wealthy tax collector were. We know he wanted to see ... Read More »

More Than a Buzzword

Posted by Lenny Ricciardelli on 10/23/22

More Than a Buzzword

If you roll your eyes at the mention of the term stewardship, it’s probably because, in the modern Church, stewardship has become something of a corporate buzzword. It’s often used interchangeably with the concepts of financial endowment and volunteerism.

What’s wrong with supporting your parish ... Read More »

Sparking Holiness

Posted by Lenny Ricciardelli on 10/14/22

Sparking Holiness

As the seasons change, a lot of us like to clean out our homes and unload some of the junk we’ve acquired over the summer. One trendy approach to decluttering is the Marie Kondo method, named after the author who popularized it. Overly simplified, it’s a process ... Read More »

The Zeal of the Convert

Posted by Lenny Ricciardelli on 10/07/22

The Zeal of the Convert

When you work in the Church, professionally or on a volunteer basis, you become familiar with the phenomenon known as “the zeal of the recent convert.”

Sometimes, it really seems that the newly baptized are just stronger Catholics than the cradle Catholics. They smile ... Read More »

Be Careful What You Wish For

Posted by Lenny Ricciardelli on 10/02/22

You’ve probably heard the phrase “Be careful what you wish for.” In my experience, it’s not often utilized with a lot of charity. You usually hear it said as a warning. The unspoken sentiment behind it is this: You’re not as strong as you think you are.

As Christians ... Read More »