by ParticularlyCALLED | May 8, 2025 | Endurance, Grace and Strength, Role of Religion
What is the Difference between Traditional Catholicism & Other Religions? This question has been asked a thousand times and there are many different correct answers. There are some who believe that the point is mute and that the Religion you profess doesn’t...
by ParticularlyCALLED | Apr 30, 2025 | Christian Goal Setting, Intimacy, Personal Growth, Spiritual Growth
Spiritual direction makes us feel special. We get to talk about ourselves and feel heard. We get to think about how well we are doing and pat ourselves on the back for making such “great efforts” in our spiritual lives. It gives us space to feel bad for...
by ParticularlyCALLED | Mar 14, 2025 | Calling, Role of Religion, Spiritual Growth
Could this be your problem? It is wonderful to have a comfortable relationship with God, to read the Bible and desire His presence and action in your life. It is beautiful indeed to pray and praise with all your heart, soul, and voice. It is commendable to give your...
by ParticularlyCALLED | Feb 20, 2025 | Calling, Intimacy, Seasonal Reflections
Lent is coming up quickly. It’s so easy to “give up chocolate” or take the cursory but meaningless, “I’ll be nicer”, approach to Lent (now that “Don’t just give up chocolate for Lent” has become popularized). Maybe...
by ParticularlyCALLED | Feb 20, 2025 | Endurance, Intimacy
Why seek God? Seek the Lord, while He may be found: call upon him, while He is near. – Isaiah 55:6 Seek ye therefore first the kingdom of God, and His justice, and all these things shall be added unto you. – Matthew 6:33 We live in a culture of...
by ParticularlyCALLED | Dec 17, 2024 | Role of Religion
I’ve been reading internet articles and listening to people spout their anti-Catholic nonsense for years. Problem is, none of it makes me hate Catholicism, it’s just another form of bullying or prejudice, based on false information, misunderstandings,...
by ParticularlyCALLED | Oct 5, 2024 | Prayer, Quiet and Listening to God, Spiritual Disciplines, Spiritual Growth
Interior quietude allows you to experience a strong connection with God no matter what is going on around you. It is like a clear communication channel, one that does not easily succumb to distraction or get drowned out by the “static” of everyday life. Mental silence...
by ParticularlyCALLED | Sep 20, 2024 | Grace and Strength, Role of Religion, Spiritual Disciplines, Spiritual Growth
Catholic Guilt is an unpleasant conversation topic. Most people refer to “Catholic guilt” as the unreasonable weight of conscience they experience for “sins” they personally deem to be harmless. Why should God care if I do this? I’m not...
by ParticularlyCALLED | Sep 19, 2024 | Prayer
Do you know how to pray for someone? Should we be praying for each other? Do our prayers matter? Why do our prayers so often go “unanswered”? Is there a way to make our prayers more effective? What if the answers to these pressing questions are much...
by ParticularlyCALLED | Sep 10, 2024 | Intimacy, Prayer, Spiritual Growth
I’m going to get up and pray tomorrow morning. Alarm sounds and dutifully we roll out of bed. One pot of coffee, a load of laundry, and 15 min of accidental scrolling later, all we’ve accomplished is gathering our Bible and lighting a candle. The bed is...
