REAL Actions
Even small steps in the right direction make a difference!You’ll be well on your way to becoming a true disciple of Christ!
Challenge: Donate Time
It’s very easy for us to pass by those in need without a second thought. When we do this, we are rejecting our own shepherd. This makes us the goats of the parable – and we know where they go! With that in mind, here's your REAL Challenge for the week: Donate your...
Challenge: Use Talent
We are all blessed with different gifts, talents and abilities. The Lord gave them to us so that we would spread them around, not keep them hidden away! With that in mind, here's your REAL Challenge for the week: Choose something you're good at and use that talent to...
Challenge: Read the Bible
In today's fast-paced world, it's easy to forget about our spiritual lives as we're running from one activity to the next - but Jesus tells us that we should always be prepared for the coming of the Lord! With that in mind, here's your REAL Challenge for the week:...
Challenge: Peacemaker
Jesus gave us the Beatitudes as a roadmap to follow in our journey toward heaven - but we still have to make the journey! With that in mind, here's your REAL Challenge for the week: Focus on being a peacemaker and bring people together! Remember what Jesus said in his...
Challenge: Just Listen
As Christians, we aren't called to win every debate and argument - and we're certainly not called to belittle people and make them feel stupid! With that in mind, here's your REAL Challenge for the week: When you disagree with someone, don't attack or defend - just...
Challenge: Active Spirit
In order to "pray without ceasing," as St. Paul suggests, we must ensure that our Christian values are woven through everything we do, and we must learn to recognize the Spirit at work in our lives! With that in mind, here's your REAL Challenge for the week: At the...
Challenge: Generous Time
When we forget to trust in the Lord, we become too self-centered and aren't generous with our time, talents, and treasure! With that in mind, here's your REAL Challenge for the week: Help someone by being generous with your time! Remember what St. Paul told the...
Challenge: Big Picture
When we get too focused on our immediate situations, we become self-centered and run the risk of missing the potential negative impacts of our actions! With that in mind, here's your REAL Challenge for the week: When you get upset, step back and look at the big...
Challenge: Find Balance
When our lives get out of balance, we run the risk of putting ourselves first and stumbling headlong into sin! With that in mind, here's your REAL Challenge for the week: Find where you're spending too much time and do something to bring your life into balance!...
Challenge: One New Thing
God's ways are not our ways but that doesn't mean we shouldn't keep striving to live the Gospel message and share the Good News with everyone around us! With that in mind, here's your REAL Challenge for the week: Do one new thing to live the Gospel message daily!...