“We use Stewardship as a Way of Life here but the part on stewardship of our Earth, looking at God’s gift of creation and how we’re stewards of this gift, we’ve actually never done at the parish. It's a little too groovy for Father.” I
It’s true, abortions have decreased in the US by six percent since the Dobbs decision. But the battle for life is hardly over. Government institutions now appear to be weaponized against US citizens. And the condition of the Catholic faith in much of the world is simply deplorable. In
When we reflect on the story of Easter, the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, we are reminded of the radical courage He embraced during His time on Earth leading His followers to the truth about their salvation and of the hope He left His apostles to carry forward after
It’s a common occurrence in the Church. I’ve talked about it multiple times over the years. Often, when lay Catholics have an experience of encounter or re-encounter with Christ, their hearts ignite! They are on fire for the Lord. As a result, they want to serve God and
Do you ever feel like Lent just sneaks up? Do you find yourself over-committing to a huge list of everything you want to change and take on over the next 40 days but before you know it, Easter rolls around and your Lenten journey has had no real discipline or
Working with passion and faith can be a powerful combination. To work with passion, focus on finding a job or career that aligns with your interests and values. This will make it easier to stay motivated and engaged. To work with faith, consider incorporating spiritual practices such as meditation, prayer,
Being a leader is not about power or authority, but about serving others in the name of Jesus Christ. The more you focus on serving others, the more you will find purpose and meaning in your role. There are several ways to succeed as a purpose-driven Catholic leader: Connect with
It’s difficult for new entrepreneurs to focus on the intricacies of starting a new venture when they have payroll worries to take care of. What is the primary distinction between individuals who end up driving revenues versus those who scramble and head home discreetly? Regardless of how often entrepreneurs
By Laurie Strom How and where do decisions get made? Governments – yes; Leadership positions in companies and organizations – yes. But where do decisions get made when they need to span countries, work for multiple companies, and are highly technical? For example, where do decisions get made for how airplanes should
When some think of great leaders in business, the image of cape-wearing CEOs, complete with superpowers may come to mind. However, the notion that leaders are born with the traits that make them successful is false. Most of the essential characteristics of strong leaders can be identified, allowing most professionals
Many people's eyes are glazed over with stress as we approach the final weeks before Christmas. Not only are there numerous deadlines to meet before the end of the year, yet there is also an eagerness for warm spiritual healing, and quality festive time with relatives. How can
Employees and management must have team cohesion, respect, open communication and understanding within the workplace. Effective communication enhances problem-solving and workplace comfort as emotional and social hurdles and conflict naturally arise. At first glance, trust in the organization may appear to be a broad concept, but it is essential for
On this feast of St. Juan Diego, one of the patron saints of our parent organization, Tepeyac Leadership, we’d like to share with you something special that we discovered not too long ago. There is a prayer found on the internet, a prayer to St. Juan Diego for those
How frequently did you hear: Trust God, your faith will liberate you? You may think; how can I succeed? It is arduous. "Then Jesus said, 'Did I not tell you that if you believed, you would see the glory of God?'" - John 11:40. Although
Gratitude usually enlightens warm, positive emotions such as fulfillment, love, and joy as antidots to resentment, envy, and regret. When a person is grateful, she/he will be generous and compassionate toward others and will develop social intelligences. The building block of mental health resilience and work-life abundance. In this
On the journey of work sanctification, Catholic professionals focus on three dimensions: God, people and us. A learning path helping every leader to inspire and empower by serving. A style combining the humbleness of wisdom which is a rare characteristic on the personal and professional levels. Those who have it
