Jesus’ Eucharistic Humility Part II
There is no quicker way to becoming a saint and to advancing in humility than by frequently kneeling at the feet of our Eucharistic Master, Teacher, and Lover. St. Peter Julian Eymard and his friend St. John Vianney are proof that the Eucharist was the food of the saints, the medicine of immortality, and the […]
How Do We Will the Good of God to God?
It is well known that the Catholic definition of love is to “will the good of the other” (CCC 1766). This is how love is not selfish because it is about the other person and helping them to be good, about giving good things to them (1 Cor 13). Clearly, we must love God above […]
Introducing Our New Editor
Catholic Exchange is happy to announce that Angie Allen is taking over as Editor-in-Chief. Angie has been working behind the scenes editing articles, reaching out to authors, and finding creative ways to improve Catholic Exchange and expand our reach. Angie is dedicated to revitalizing Catholic education in schools, parish RCIA programs, and through published media. She is a […]
Our Response to His Command: The Sixth Sunday of Easter
Today, Jesus tells His disciples that they should keep God’s commandments. The reason might surprise us. Gospel (Read Jn 15:9-17) In our Gospel, Jesus speaks to His disciples about the importance of their obedience to His Father’s commandments. Sometimes discussions about obedience can seem like a warning, but not this one. That’s because Jesus lays […]
Restoring Christian Culture: The Mission of Young Catholics
Most people born in the late nineties and into the two-thousands have lived their childhoods and adolescent years deeply immersed in the secularist, technocratic culture of our age. In fact, whether we realize it or not, many of us have received more of our human formation from television screens, Apple products, social media feeds, and […]
An Early Christian Saint for Our Time: St. Athanasius
c. 296-373 Anno Domini Athanasius lived a long and varied life subject to philosophical, political, and theological controversies, violence, exile, and contentious relations with the most powerful rulers of his time: the Roman Emperors. Athanasius valiantly defended the Trinity at a time when this fundamental basis of Catholic theology was under attack. May we learn […]
Demon Punching
Demons are strong. They hate you. They never rest. And they pack a powerful punch that could destroy our souls. We must defend ourselves. But how does one take on a spiritual warrior? They become one themselves. Here are a few ways to start training for your next bout with Beelzebub. Avoid the Fight This […]
Is It Really “Just” War?
In the last 10 years, I have been drawn to the plight of our Christian brothers and sisters in the Middle East, especially in areas impacted by the U.S.’s Global War on Terror (GWOT). The situation for Christians in Iraq has been devastating since the start of the Iraq War in 2003. At the beginning […]
A Commentary on Calvary: Forgiveness Unto Death
The central problem with our modern culture is apathy. We have lost our sense of direction culturally, politically and even within our own communities. It’s no wonder there is a mass crisis of faith. We are so unused to living for something beyond our noses that when faced with the prospect of God, we see a zero sum […]
God’s Will for Your Life: An Exercise With St. Joseph
The Church celebrates the Feast of St. Joseph the Worker on May 1st. While we know he was a skilled worker, a provider for the Holy Family, and a capable craftsman, working his trade to make his way as an immigrant in Egypt until he was free to return to Nazareth in safety, I marvel […]