Mar 6, 2026 | Substack
A conversation over a lunch of cheese coneys turned to the topic of Baptism, and—believe it or not—Mike didn’t know that many mainline Protestant denominations teach that Baptism is not necessary for salvation.By Divine Providence, Joe...
Feb 22, 2026 | Substack
Almsgiving: where to give, and where to avoidPrayer: lifetime devotions often start during LentFasting: St. Basil the Great returns to give us encouragement for the benefits of a good fastResourcesThe Lepanto Institute charity reportsFind out why Fr. John Riccardo...
Feb 13, 2026 | Substack
Fr. Anthony Gerber had a beautiful post on Substack entitled, “Why Your Kids Don’t Go to Confession,” and it is definitely worth the read.Mike read it, read it again, then made the mistake of wading into the comments where someone with a rather...
Feb 6, 2026 | Substack
A backed up drain leads to some thoughts about the American DIY mindset, and why it’s largely incompatible with growth in the spiritual life. Whether it’s plumbing or weighty spiritual topics, sometimes you need to call in an expert.Our work here on...
Jan 30, 2026 | Substack
Despite the unpredictable day-to-day nature of the weather, the cycle of the seasons has never stopped. Our spiritual lives go through seasons as well, and in this first episode of 2026, Mike discusses the nature of these spiritual seasons, and why it’s...
Jan 23, 2026 | Substack
In the fall of 1768, colonial unrest in Boston resulted in British troops being sent in to restore order. Tensions were high between the colonists and British, and escalated as the months wore on. After sunset on the evening of March 5th, a crowd of colonists...
