Why do Catholics get down on one knee when they enter the church?
It’s more than a ritual. More than tradition. It’s a response to Love.
Father Tim reveals how genuflecting began, why it sets Christianity apart, and how bending the knee reminds us: Jesus is greater than myself, and He has already given His heart to me. Whether it’s in church, in marriage, or in moments of awe, kneeling is our way of saying: I give my heart in love and adoration.
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Palm Sunday (Holy Week Retreat)
Ever feel like you have to prove your worth, or stand out just to matter?
In this Palm Sunday reflection, Father Tim connects our modern desire to be “unique” or successful, like a rare startup unicorn, with something deeper in the human heart: the desire to be seen, valued, and to belong.
But the Passion of Jesus reveals a different truth. Your worth isn’t something you have to create or earn. It’s already been given to you. Your value is the Cross. Your identity is found in Him.
You don’t have to invent your worth. Jesus already showed it. This Palm Sunday, don’t just hear the Passion, take it personally.
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Is Catholic Guilt Bad?
Have you ever made a mistake and then started thinking you are the mistake? In this episode of Ask A Priest, Father Tim breaks down the difference between good Catholic guilt and bad Catholic guilt. Good guilt says, “I did something wrong”, like a check-engine light that moves you toward mercy, healing, and confession. Bad guilt says, “I am wrong,” and that’s not guilt anymore, that’s shame. From Adam and Eve hiding in Genesis to the Father who always comes looking for us, this is a reminder that your identity is not your sin. Jesus is always running toward you. You just have to turn around and run back.
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Do Priests Retire from Priesthood?
Do priests stop being priests when they retire? Do they stop wearing their collar? In this episode of Ask A Priest, Father Tim explains why priesthood isn’t a job you retire from, it’s a vocation you live to the end. Just as parents never stop being parents, a priest never stops being a spiritual father. Priests may retire from active ministry, but they never retire from loving, serving, and bringing Jesus to the world. As Scripture says: “You are a priest forever.”
