Call upon the Spirit
Mark P. Shea
June 22, 2026
“Virtue—even attempted virtue—brings light; indulgence brings fog.”
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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.
Commit to the Common Good
Mark P. Shea
January 30, 2026
Solidarity means we are all in this together, and none of us can say, “Your end of the Titanic is sinking.”
Intentional Discipleship
Mark P. Shea
November 22, 2025
Intentional discipleship is the decision to “drop one’s nets.”
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.
‘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.
The Dangers of Christian Nationalism
Mark P. Shea
August 23, 2024
A growing movement seeks to blur the line between Church and state by imposing Christian values on others, which goes against the teaching of the Church and poses a threat to democracy.