Faith Hakesley
 

+JMJ+ Suffering is not something we seek. Even when we love God deeply, and even when we want to trust Him completely, suffering can still takes us by surprise. Whether suffering has come to us, someone we care about, or even a stranger, it interrupts our plans, takes away our sense of safety, and causes us to ask questions. I have lived long enough to know this firsthand. A priest once tried to destroy me. For a time, he nearly succeeded. That is not something I write lightl

+JMJ+ In the days since Charlie Kirk’s tragic passing, something deeply disturbing has unfolded, not just the loss itself, but the viciousness directed toward his wife, Erika. The very people who claim to love Charlie, claim to honor his legacy, claim to be devoted to Christ, are spending an astonishing amount of time doing the opposite. If people care so much about Charlie and his family, they’re doing a remarkable job of proving otherwise. Some people are behaving horribly.

Even those with the best of intentions can be negatively affected by the pressures of being in the public eye.

+JMJ+ To the ancient Romans, the cross was a tool of terror. It was the most shameful and brutal death imaginable, and it was reserved...

+JMJ+ I’m into my third trimester of pregnancy with our sixth baby, and it’s safe to say this has been the most stretching season of my...

I’ve seen too many Catholics walk away from the Church over hard truths.

Today’s Gospel presents one of Jesus’ most well-known parables, that of the Good Samaritan.

Recently, the Bishop of San Bernardino issued a sweeping dispensation from the Sunday Mass obligation for all undocumented immigrants.

There’s a sad, quiet kind of brokenness that sometimes plays out in church halls, prayer groups, and ministries.