It is so beautifully ironic that St. Francis - the great lover of animals - is now a pigeon's target in countless yards.

We often talk about how we are God's "hands and feet," which is true. That being said, we can't fall into the trap of thinking God needs us like we need Him. He's God - which makes the reality that He wants to use us and be in relationship with us an even sweeter, more profound truth.

What did all the saints have in common? They feared sin more than even physical death.

Teacher: "If your daughter knew her spelling words as well as her Bible stories she'd get into Harvard." Me: "I'll settle for Heaven."

Sometimes holiness demands that we speak up, but oftentimes it calls us to shut up.

Your faith is measured by how well you love those who can't stand you.

The atheist barista (who's obsessed with astrology) asked me, "So what's your sign?" I responded, "The sign of the cross." I think she spit in my coffee.