Little by Little

Do you feel spiritually tired or burned out, even though your desire to follow God is sincere? In this episode, Fr Columba reflects on a simple lesson learned through running and how it reveals a common trap in the spiritual life: going faster than the grace God is giving. Through the image of pace, he shows how enthusiasm — whether after a retreat, at the start of a new season, or with good inten...

Many of us move through our days without noticing what is closest to us. In this episode, Fr Columba reflects on a quiet but profound truth: the sacred is often ignored not because it is absent, but because we have forgotten how to see. Drawing on the witness of St Francis of Assisi, he invites us to rediscover a deeper reverence for churches and the real presence of Christ within them. This medit...

Why does prayer often feel difficult or unfruitful, even when we’re trying our best? Prayer often struggles not because we lack effort, but because we skip what prepares the heart. In this episode, Fr Columba reflects on the role of spiritual reading and why prayer bears fruit only when we first learn how to receive. Drawing on the Church’s wisdom, he invites us to slow down, begin again, and let...

At Christmas, the Father gives us His greatest gift — His Son. In this meditation, Fr Columba reflects on what this reveals about Jesus and about us: that we are from the Father, loved into existence, and not meant to save ourselves. As we contemplate the Child of Bethlehem, we’re invited to let go of self-sufficiency and rediscover the freedom of knowing who we are and where we come from. 🔴  THI...

Are you praying for the conversion of someone you love and feeling discouraged because nothing seems to be changing? In this episode, Fr Columba speaks directly to the frustration, disappointment, and even despair that can creep in when our prayers appear unanswered. He explains why God is never ignoring our conversion prayers, why He will never force belief, and how grace really works in the hear...

Do you feel discouraged or hopeless about the state of your country or the world? In this episode, Fr Columba unpacks why placing our hope in politicians or institutions always leads to disappointment—and how easily we turn people into idols by expecting from them what only God can give. Drawing on The Imitation of Christ, he shows that people are channels, not sources, and that real hope returns...

Do you ever feel frustrated, annoyed, or stuck, like the spiritual life just isn’t “working” for you? In this episode, Fr Columba explores how pride shows up in subtle everyday ways: in complaining, judging, controlling, and resisting the very moments where God is trying to meet us. Drawing on Scripture and real-life examples, he shows how opening our hearts to God’s will, even in the small, incon...

Do you wonder what Catholics really believe about purgatory or why we pray for the dead? In this episode, Fr Columba breaks open the Church’s teaching with clarity, showing how Scripture, tradition, and even the earliest Christians understood the need for our souls to be purified in love. Using examples from 2 Maccabees, St Paul, and the debates of the Reformation, he explains why this isn’t a str...

Does God ever contradict Himself — or is something else happening when Scripture seems confusing? In this episode, Fr Columba explores why God can appear inconsistent and how these moments are actually invitations into deeper faith, not obstacles to it. Drawing on Scripture, real-life examples, and the wisdom of the Church, he shows how God’s “contradictions” reveal His closeness, not His chaos. D...

What does it really mean to pray for the Pope? In this episode, Fr Columba shares a heartfelt reflection on the humanity and burden of the Holy Father — Pope Leo XIV — and our shared responsibility to intercede for him. Drawing on personal experience, Fr Columba reveals how prayer unites us not only with the Pope, but with Christ Himself, reminding us that even the one who leads the Church is firs...

Are you confessing the same sins over and over again? In this episode, Fr Columba explores why true healing requires more than just listing your faults — it demands digging up the roots. Drawing on wisdom from Alcoholics Anonymous and the Christian tradition, he shares practical tools for breaking patterns of anger, unforgiveness, and pride. Discover how to move from confession to real conversion...

What if prayer could defy physics? In this episode, Fr Columba tells the astonishing true story of eight Jesuit priests who survived the atomic blast at Hiroshima, without injury, in the open, and against every scientific law. Their secret? Living the message of Fatima and praying the Rosary daily. Discover how this miracle reveals the real power of prayer, the protection of Our Lady, and why the...

What does it really mean to become a saint? In this episode, Fr Columba reveals that holiness isn’t about being flawless or extraordinary — it’s about becoming fully yourself in Christ. Drawing on the wisdom of the saints, he shows how sainthood starts with surrender, honesty, and love. Discover how to stop comparing your journey to others, let God work through your uniqueness, and live the kind o...

Are you focusing too much on your problems? In this episode, Fr Columba reveals how fear traps us by keeping our attention on what’s wrong instead of Who is faithful. Using the image of mountain biking, he shows that where we fix our gaze determines where we go — and that hope is the courage to look beyond fear. Learn how to stop feeding your fears, shift your focus to God, and rediscover peace th...

Why does God allow wounds — and what does He do with them? In this episode, Fr Columba explores the mystery of suffering, scars, and vulnerability through the lives of the saints and the wounds of Christ. He shares how God meets us precisely in our deepest pain — not with quick fixes, but with His healing presence. By bringing our real, wounded selves to God and others, we allow His love to shine...

Do you ever feel unworthy of God’s love? In this episode, Fr Columba explores how shame twists our image of ourselves and of God, making us believe lies about who we are. Drawing on the wisdom of Brother Lawrence and Scripture, he shows how the practice of God’s presence can break through the weight of shame and bring healing. Learn how to silence the false voices, receive Christ’s gaze of love, a...

Are you missing out on one of God’s greatest gifts to the Church? In this episode, Fr Columba shares why the saints are essential companions on our journey to heaven. Discover how their lives reveal the fullness of Christ’s love, why ignoring them leaves your faith incomplete, and how to build a deeper relationship with Jesus through His friends. Don’t walk the path of faith alone — heaven is a fa...

Have we lost sight of what makes the Gospel truly radical? In this episode, Fr Columba unpacks the real scandal of the Gospel — the shocking truth that God’s grace can’t be earned or controlled. Drawing from Scripture and personal reflection, he explores how this message disrupts our comfort, challenges our pride, and calls us to live with radical trust. Discover how to embrace the uncomfortable b...

Are you letting fear control your decisions? In this episode, Fr Columba explores how fear can hold us back from living fully in God’s love. Drawing from Scripture and real-life struggles, he reveals how courage isn’t the absence of fear — it’s trusting God in the midst of it. Learn practical steps to overcome anxiety, find peace, and boldly step into the life God is calling you to. 🔴  THIS SERIE...

Do you struggle to read Scripture or feel distant from God’s Word? In this episode, Fr. Columba shares simple, practical steps to ignite your spiritual life by engaging deeply with Scripture. Using the Ignatius Press Study Bible as a guide, he shows how this resource can help you understand and pray with God’s Word more deeply. Whether you’re a beginner or feeling spiritually dry, start where you...

Why is Christianity so difficult—and why is that a good thing? In this episode, Father Columba unpacks the challenge at the heart of following Jesus. Drawing on G.K. Chesterton, he shows how the Gospel’s radical demands aren’t meant to scare us off but to invite us deeper into grace. True Christianity is impossible without God’s help—and yet it’s also the most rewarding life you can live. 🔴  THIS...

Why does surrender feel so hard — yet bring so much peace? In this episode, Father Columba explores what it really means to hand your life over to God. Instead of trying to control every outcome or carry every burden yourself, surrender opens the door for God to act in ways you never could. Discover how letting go isn’t weakness but trust — and the surest remedy for stress, anxiety, and self-relia...

Why do we gossip even when we know it’s wrong? In this episode, Fr. Columba unpacks why gossip is more than idle chatter — it’s a spiritual act that can wound both hearts and reputations. With real-life stories and practical strategies, he shares how to step away from destructive conversations, protect trust, and use your words to bring life instead of harm. 🔴  THIS SERIES Little by Little | Epis...

Why do so many people miss God’s beauty? In this episode, Father Columba invites us to rediscover the lost gift of wonder — the kind that opens our eyes to grace in the ordinary. Drawing from Scripture, saints, and even Montessori, he challenges our obsession with control, coolness, and cynicism. Learn how wonder softens the heart, deepens prayer, and awakens us to the world as God sees it. 🔴  TH...

Why is Catholicism exploding in 2025? Pope Francis has declared it a Jubilee Year — a rare time of extraordinary grace. In this episode, Father Columba unpacks the biblical roots and real-life power of the Jubilee, sharing stories of conversion, prayer, and unexpected grace. Learn how to posture your heart to receive all God wants to give you this year. 🔴  THIS SERIES Little by Little | Episode #...