Envy & Friendships: Making Sure you Have Friends & Not FILLERS (VIDEO)

Are you envious because He is generous? And, are you ACTUALLY lacking something in your life? Or are you just playing the comparison game? Check out this live video I did over on Facebook. I talk a little bit about a vineyard owner (so, ya know, there's wine involved) and I get really, really honest…

The Cool Landowner: How to Stop Being Envious and Start Being Grateful

I'm sitting in the dark rocking this baby, drinking this coffee & spending time praying with this weekend's gospel reading. I'm rocking & sipping.  I open the Magnificat & begin to read what St. Matthew wrote. It's a passage I've read many times before. It's a parable Jesus told his disciples about the landowner who…

Why Lifestyle Blogs Are A Lie

You all know I speak long and hard about my weaknesses. My biggest issue (and the meat of this blog) is comparing my crappy self to my best self. I struggle when my actions are less than perfect. I hate when all of the things I have going on inside, like my thoughts, my prayer…