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!
Question: Think You Are Better?
In our competitive world, where everything is ranked and life is turned into a competition, it's easy to focus on who's better than us... and who is not. As Christians, we're called to lift everyone up, so we need to identify those times when we're tempted to think...
Conversation: The World Today
Jesus once asked his disciples, "When the Son of Man comes, will he find faith on the earth?" When we look around our world today, we see war, greed, poverty, and the worsening impacts of climate change. Is this the best we can do? With that in mind, here's your REAL...
Challenge: Write a Letter
As Catholics, we go to Mass and receive the Sacraments because we believe in God - but have you ever really taken the time to think about that? You might know what the Church teaches, or you might be able to quote Scripture, but can you clearly explain what YOU...
Question: Causes to Question
When life gets difficult, it can be easy to question God and start to lose faith. One way to guard against that is to understand what it is that causes you to feel that way! With that in mind, here's your REAL Question for the week: What difficulties do you face that...
Conversation: See and Address
When our lives are going well, it's easy to ignore the injustices that others face. And when we face difficulties, it's even harder to think about the plight of others! With that in mind, here's your REAL Conversation for the week: What are you blind to that...
Challenge: Question Rules
It's generally a good idea to follow the rules because they've been put in place for good reason. But sometimes the circumstances change, or the rules don't work as intended, and the outcome isn't equitable and just! With that in mind, here's your REAL Challenge for...
Question: Difficult to Forgive
In the story of the Prodigal Son, the older son was extremely upset with his younger brother after he returned home. His father was ready and willing to forgive, but the older son just didn't understand! With that in mind, here's your REAL Question for the week: Why...
Conversation: Be Uncomfortable
Like the person Jesus described, who was planning to build a tower, we should start by figuring out what it’s going to take to be true disciples of Christ. What might we need to give up? And what cultural norms might we have to challenge in order to stay on the...
Challenge: Volunteer Quietly
As Christians, we need to set a good example, but that doesn't mean we should seek recognition. To learn true humility, we must find ways of putting others first, quietly, expecting nothing in return. With that in mind, here's your REAL Challenge for the week:...
Question: Lessons Learned
Instead of trying to determine if our suffering is “God’s will” or if it’s simply an unfair situation caused by an unjust world, let’s focus on learning from our experience. And then let’s look beyond ourselves! With that in mind, here's your REAL Question for the...