Christie Hadley

Graham, Abraham and my wake up call

Anne Graham Lotz, daughter of evangelist Billy Graham was on the CBS Early Show this morning. It was on as background noise as I was going about my business getting ready for my day, but I had to stop...

Would you die for Christ?

Photo from www.catholic.org.In Mt 10:16-23, Jesus warns that we will be hated for believing in Him. He says that we will be brought to trial, flogged and may even lose our lives. It is easy...

Joseph's story: suffering can bring glory

Today’s Old Testament story is one of suffering and glory, and is probably my favorite. This does has a lot to do with the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical based on the story, but it is also the meaning...

More layoffs great time to examine vocation

It is interesting that yesterday there was an article on Yahoo about the housing market looking up and today there are two separate articles in the Enquirer about layoffs – one about Ikea and another about Comair.The stark contrast...

Having faith and taking action

Today’s Gospel is about having faith and taking action. There was a wonderful homily given this past year on today’s Gospel story (Mt 9:18-26) at St. Gabriel Church in Glendale. The most...

An active year for miracles

This year is the 40th anniversary of the Congregation for the Cause of Saints, and it has been an active one for miracles. Three of the possible miracles that are currently being investigated have been in the news recently, one...

Madoff reminds us to turn to Jesus

Yesterday Bernard Madoff was sentenced to 150 years in prison. His actions were a disgusting display of greed and his ponzi scheme has hurt many families in the United States and elsewhere.Imagining what the future looks like for his...

St. Peter's legacy: the Church

After a brief hiatus, I return today on the celebration of Saints Peter and Paul. Today is a great day to continue the conversation about where the Church fits into the lives of young adult Catholics.In Mt 16:18...

Living like St. John the Baptizer

Today we celebrate St. John the Baptizer’s birthday. This was known as the greatest of men that had been born to that point and by all accounts, he was a strange man. He lived as a hermit, wearing...

Judging the act, not the person

Today’s Gospel reading focuses on judging people's acts, not their character. It is the well-known verse about removing the plank from your own eye before you remove the splinter from your brother&rsquo...

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