Aflame for Christ

Aflame 19 - Spiritual Warfare, Part 2

Continuing our conversation, we look at the "gates" we ought to guard in order to avoid temptation, as well as the other ways in which the Evil One influences our thoughts and actions - while keeping in mind the good news that Jesus Christ has already won the victory!

Aflame 18 - Spiritual Warfare, Part 1

We live in a world at war - God and Satan are contending over our souls, each one wanting to win them for eternity. What are the wiles of Satan, and how do we overcome him? Tune in to hear why this world is under the dominion of the Evil One, and how we can guard ourselves against the temptations that afflict us daily!

Aflame 17 - Our Faith Is Close Enough To Touch

Catholicism is incarnational - our five senses are engaged in the Mass and the Sacraments and the many other ways that we encounter our Catholic Faith. We encounter God's invisible love through our flesh-and-blood. But why is this so? And what do WE have to do to worship with our bodies? Tune in to find out how Eucharistic Reverence isn't just an idea, it's an action!

Aflame 16 - The Power of the Rosary

A recent article in a secular magazine decried the "weaponization" of the Rosary - but it has always been a weapon in the spiritual realm! As we approach October (the month of the Rosary), what makes it so powerful? It has overcome armies, liberated people from sins and addictions, given comfort and hope to millions. The Rosary is more than just a tacky car decoration or a way to pass the time - it is an untapped spiritual power which can unleash enough grace to change the world!

Aflame 15 - No More Plastic Men

This weekend's Gospel features the mysterious parable of the Dishonest Steward. Is Jesus praising dishonesty? Quite the contrary! He is praising a man who is trying to right his wrongs, to finally live in integrity. Integrity is a virtue needed by all Christians - to live authentic lives, penetrated fully by the Gospel. Tune in to hear the awesome spiritual gifts that God has in store for those Christians who live lives of integrity!

Aflame 14 - The Road to Healing

All of us are the Lost Sheep; all of us are the Prodigal Son. No matter how good we may be, we fall short of the ideal of life-in-Christ. But the Lord, knowing our weakness, provides a simple remedy to bring us back to spiritual health, increase our holiness, and shower His mercy: the Sacrament of Confession. Although Confession has fallen out of favor in recent decades, there are six main benefits to participating in it - tune in to hear why Confession is a benefit to ALL of us!

Aflame 13 - Mercy Triumphs

Our lives are often a mess. All of us struggle with something - addictions, loneliness, illness, sin. It can be discouraging - why does God allow such suffering? Because it gives Him an opportunity to shower His Mercy upon us all! His mercy is greater than our struggles and can transform the darkest hours (such as the Cross) into His glory - all we need to do is trust in such lavish mercy!

Aflame 12 - Ordinary Time 22, Year C, 2022 - Anonymous

So often, our acts of kindness, our generous donations, are tainted with self-love. We give to others, but secretly desire thanks or recognition. But Jesus urges us to give secretly, so that our Heavenly Father alone knows our good deeds - and He lives out that perfect example in His lifetime.