Intentional Discipleship
Mark P. Shea
November 22, 2025
Intentional discipleship is the decision to “drop one’s nets.”
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Mark P. Shea
Mark P. Shea is a popular writer and speaker. He is author of the best seller The Church's Best-Kept Secret: A Primer on Catholic Social Teaching. He is also a regular guest on Catholic radio and writes the blog Stumbling Toward Heaven.
Call On the Spirit
Mark P. Shea
October 26, 2025
“Virtue—even attempted virtue—brings light; indulgence brings fog.”
The Hard Work of Forgiveness
Mark P. Shea
October 5, 2025
Jesus commands the Church’s members to practice radical forgiveness of one another.
Why It’s So Hard to Forgive
Mark P. Shea
May 25, 2025
As Christians, forgiving others may be the toughest thing Jesus has asked us to do. The author challenges us to start small and gradually learn to turn those who have hurt us over to God.
Commit to the Common Good
Mark P. Shea
May 2, 2025
Solidarity means we are all in this together, and none of us can say, “Your end of the Titanic is sinking.”
‘Let Him Who Is without Sin. . .’
Mark P. Shea
March 18, 2025
This familiar story in Scripture illuminates the merciful nature of Jesus, even when we are sinners.
Five Steps to Deeper Discipleship
Mark P. Shea
January 24, 2025
When some Catholics hear the word evangelization, they might not know where to start. This author provides a road map to building and sharing our faith.