When you think of the word “discipleship,” two thoughts should cross your mind: “discipline,” as defined by Webster, means a branch of knowledge or learning or a training that develops self-control ...
Once again, we have lessons that are intended to help us understand how to be a disciple of Jesus -- what it means to follow Jesus. To put this in context, it's good to remember from the last couple ...
Mobile, Ala. (WKRG) — Robert Lutz, the founder of Transformation Ministries, joins us to talk about what it means to be a disciple. Here’s a look at our conversation: Chad: Thanks, it’s Faith Time, ...
“The problem with everyday life is it’s so daily.” I don’t know who said that originally, but I’ve thought it many times. Life seems easy during the exciting moments – special events, lavish parties, ...
Jesus called the disciples to follow him and to place everything, without reserve, in the service of the reign of God. But does that mean he wanted to call all Israel to discipleship? Was it his goal ...
VATICAN — During his history-changing address to his brother cardinals before the conclave that elected him, Cardinal Jorge Bergoglio stressed that the fundamental choice facing them was between an ...
It always amazes me how the Gospel lessons that are assigned as they are for this particular Sunday every year, even though they are there the Sunday after Easter every year, they fit in so well with ...
Today, the universal Church continues to celebrate the Resurrection of her Lord. The Easter Season is a blessed time for us to recall the Lord’s presence among us and to deepen in our sense of mission ...
Jesus calls us to rhyme our lives with his, just as the New Covenant rhymes with the Old. In past years, the WWJD (“What Would Jesus Do?”) phrase has become popular in some circles. It’s well intended ...
“Go on your way; behold, I am sending you like lambs among wolves. Carry no money bag, no sack, no sandals; and greet no one along the way.” There’s a Kurt Vonnegut quote that has always spoken to me: ...
On Thursday, the Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul, Pope Francis said that we can't just know about our faith, but we must live our faith, with Jesus as the center of our hearts and lives. "The ...