How can I know when I’m just making excuses? Ask Father Mike May 1, 2024 Let’s get to the heart of your question. There can be a real difference between an excuse and a genuine reason. Read More
Why we struggle to pause and reflect Ask Father Mike Apr 1, 2024 We are so caught up in the need to “go” and to move on to the next thing that we have lost the ability to pause. Read More
When it feels like my prayers don’t do anything Ask Father Mike Mar 1, 2024 This is a great question because it reveals you are aware of God’s desire that we turn to him in our need. Read More
How do I handle distractions in prayer? Ask Father Mike Jan 1, 2024 I have been trying to pray more regularly, but I keep getting so distracted. It is really frustrating. What am I doing wrong? Read More
Faith is more than just agreeing with God and the Church Ask Father Mike Dec 1, 2023 I have a friend with whom I am trying to share the Gospel. He has great questions, but I’m not sure if he has faith yet. What should I do? Read More
Why doesn’t everyone have faith in God? Ask Father Mike Nov 1, 2023 Why do some people have faith and others don’t? What if I personally don’t feel like I have faith? Read More
When we feel like hypocrites and phonies Ask Father Mike Oct 1, 2023 I say that I believe in God, but then I don’t always live the way I should live as a disciple of Jesus. Read More
Before you go to ‘communion’ at another church ... Ask Father Mike Sep 1, 2023 I recently received communion in a non-Catholic church. Did I do something wrong? Read More
Why do I still feel badly about my sins after I’ve confessed? Ask Father Mike Jul 1, 2023 I’ve been to confession, and I know that God has forgiven my sins. But I still feel badly about them. What should I do? Read More
Am I a good person? Ask Father Mike Jun 1, 2023 I am writing because I keep coming back to the same question, “Am I a good person?” Read More
How could I have been so wrong in what God was calling me to do? Ask Father Mike Apr 1, 2023 There are a few things to keep in mind when discerning God’s will. Read More
How Should I Handle the New Year? Ask Father Mike Mar 1, 2023 With the start of the New Year, I always feel like I should make a resolution. Read More
How Can I Overcome a Problem With Pride? Ask Father Mike Mar 1, 2023 It seems to me that it is one of my more serious faults. What do I do? Read More
God Has Forgiven Me; How Do I Forgive Myself? Ask Father Mike Nov 19, 2021 I’ve been to confession, but I can’t seem to be able to forgive myself. What do I do? Read More
Duties weighing on us? Remember ‘backwards blessings’ Ask Father Mike Oct 1, 2021 I find myself consistently becoming more and more aware of the good things in other people's lives — and the lack of good things in my life. Read More
How can I get more out of Mass while wrangling with kids? Ask Father Mike Sep 3, 2021 You have just described the experience of probably every single Catholic parent who has ever brought their children to Mass. Read More
What Should a Catholic Make of ‘Cancel Culture’? Ask Father Mike Jul 1, 2021 I have noticed something happening in our society that people have called “cancel culture.” How are we supposed to respond to this as Christians? Read More
Does God Just Coerce People into Following Him? Ask Father Mike Jun 1, 2021 These are the kinds of questions that can lead to a deepening and maturing of faith, so I am very glad that you asked about this. Read More
For Faith to Grow, Keep a Faith-Friendly Environment Ask Father Mike May 1, 2021 I feel like my faith keeps failing. What can I do to maintain a strong and lively faith? Read More
What Am I Doing Wrong When I Don’t Feel Close to God? Ask Father Mike Apr 1, 2021 This is a great question, and I would like to look at it in two parts. Read More
At The Last Judgment, We Will Know ‘The Story’ Ask Father Mike Feb 1, 2021 Thank you for the lesson on the particular judgment, Father. But the person wrote and asked about the Final Judgment. What is that? Read More
Do I Have a Chance of Being the Saint I'm Called to Be? Ask Father Mike Dec 1, 2020 I’ve been having a difficult time with the idea that I’m called to be a saint. Read More
Does being Catholic mean you always have to be racing? Ask Father Mike Sep 1, 2020 I find that I am so concerned with making sure that I am doing what I am “supposed to be doing” that I rarely have a moment to rest. Read More
Why Am I Terrible at Evangelization? Ask Father Mike Jul 1, 2020 I think that I am terrible at evangelization. Read More
How open can I be with people? Ask Father Mike Jun 1, 2020 I am wondering how much I can be vulnerable with people. I have been able to tell some key people in my life about struggles of mine, but when can I tell others? Read More