Devotional: So how do I begin to add solid food to my “spiritual milk” diet? First, I must see the need to grow a disciple.

Archbishop Emeritus Estanislao Esteban Karlic of Parana told participants of the 5 th General Conference of the Latin American Bishops’ Council that the mission of the disciple is first and foremost ...

Jesus called the disciples to follow him and to place everything, without reserve, in the service of the reign of God. But does that mean he wanted to call all Israel to discipleship? Was it his goal ...

In today's Gospel we hear Jesus describe three absolute impediments to being his disciple. He says nothing about belief in the Trinity or the Real Presence, declares no rules or laws to be ...

As I reflect on the scriptures today, I can't help but think how patient Jesus is, with the disciples as recorded in the gospel, but also with all of us. Three times along that journey, Jesus has ...

As a chronic overthinker, the last lines of the Gospel today were painfully relatable. As a child of God, they were beyond comforting. We are told that the apostles, whom the Gospel tells us were ...

Mentoring is a very important aspect of discipleship. Without the mentorship process, disciples are never made. It’s important that the church doesn’t forget this fundamental biblical principle to go ...