Little by Little

The people we surround ourselves with shape who we become. Are your friends calling you higher? Do they challenge you to grow, encourage you when you’re struggling, and comfort you when you fall? Father Columba explores the power of real friendships—ones that reflect Christ’s love, truth, and mercy. 🔴  THIS SERIES Little by Little | Episode #206 Little by Little is a weekly video series by Called...

Are you loving or using people? Father Columba challenges us to reflect on how we treat others – are we giving selflessly or exploiting for our own gain? Understand what it means to truly love, inspired by God’s example of unconditional love. Transform your relationships by embracing love that uplifts and never uses. 🔴  THIS SERIES Little by Little | Episode #205 Little by Little is a weekly vide...

What if there’s a new way to be human, one that leads to true freedom and joy? Father Columba dives into how generosity and trust in God can transform our hearts and lives. Discover how embracing this mindset allows us to live fully, love deeply and receive abundantly. 🔴  THIS SERIES Little by Little | Episode #204 Little by Little is a weekly video series by Called to More in collaboration with...

What if giving more is the key to receiving more? Father Columba explores how generosity transforms our hearts, deepens our faith and aligns us with God’s abundant love. Giving isn’t just about what we lose — it’s about what we gain: freedom, joy and the grace to live fully. 🔴  THIS SERIES Little by Little | Episode #203 Little by Little is a weekly video series by Called to More in collaboration...

Do you ever wonder if your prayers make a difference? Father Columba reveals how every prayer, no matter how small, holds power in God’s plan. This is the impact of trusting in God, embracing vulnerability and praying with faith. 🔴  THIS SERIES Little by Little | Episode #202 Little by Little is a weekly video series by Called to More in collaboration with the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal. Ou...

How can we learn to trust God fully? Father Columba reflects on Jesus’ birth, inviting us to see how Christ’s vulnerability models total surrender to the Father’s will. Discover how this childlike humility can transform our hearts this Christmas. 🔴  THIS SERIES Little by Little | Episode #201 Little by Little is a weekly video series by Called to More in collaboration with the Franciscan Friars o...

With Christmas around the corner, it’s easy to overlook Advent. These four weeks invite us to prepare our hearts, minds and souls for Christ’s arrival. Father Columba shares how we can open ourselves to receive God this Christmas, encouraging us to wait in hopeful expectation. 🔴  THIS SERIES Little by Little | Episode #200 Little by Little is a weekly video series by Called to More in collaborati...

Faith and science often seem at odds, but are they really? Father Columba unpacks the Catholic “both-and” approach, showing how reason and belief complement one another. Learn how embracing both strengthens faith, deepens discernment and uncovers harmony between science and faith itself. 🔴  ABOUT US Called to More is a Catholic not-for-profit media apostolate based in Ireland. We create videos, a...

What makes a great Bible for prayer and study? Father Columba reviews the beautifully crafted Ascension Press Bible, highlighting its practical features and elegant design. Discover how this premium second edition reflects how our hearts should revere God. Get the Premium Great Adventure Bible: https://ascensionpress.com/products/holy-bible-the-great-adventure-catholic-bible-second-edition?variant...

What did Jesus mean when He said, “Take My body, take My blood”? Father Columba unpacks the scriptural and historical foundation of this central Catholic teaching, drawing from early Church creeds and the words of Jesus Himself. 🔴  ABOUT US Called to More is a Catholic not-for-profit media apostolate based in Ireland. We create videos, articles, and a podcast to help you know, love, and serve God...

Are you tired of gossip, envy and control quietly distorting your heart? Have you ever wondered how resentment sneaks in and holds you back from peace? Father Columba sheds light on its roots, its impact and how we can overcome it. Discover how honest reflection, forgiveness and the Gospel can break the cycle and lead to freedom and peace. 🔴  ABOUT US Called to More is a Catholic not-for-profit m...

What does it mean to give yourself completely to God? Father Columba dives into the vows of poverty, chastity and obedience, showing how they reflect a full self-gift to God, much like Jesus’ love in the Eucharist. Through his Franciscan life, he shares insights on living fully for Christ and challenges us to consider how we can respond to God’s love with our own wholehearted “yes”. 🔴  ABOUT US C...

Are you holding back in your faith by just trying to be “nice”? Have you ever wondered if honesty and boldness could bring you closer to God? In this episode, Father Columba dives into this issue, drawing from the gospel where Jesus says, “let your yes mean yes, and your no mean no,” showing us why sometimes, Nice Isn’t Enough. 🔴  ABOUT US Called to More is a Catholic not-for-profit media apostol...

Where does God dwell? Closer than you’d think! Father Columba dives into John 15:5 and uses babushka dolls as an analogy to reveal the life-changing truth: Jesus lives not just with us, but within us — and us within him. There’s a lot to unpack this week. 🔴  ABOUT US Called to More is a Catholic not-for-profit media apostolate based in Ireland. We create videos, articles, and a podcast to help yo...

We often want to know more about the saints, but where do we start? Father Columba explains why knowing the saints is essential for our faith journey, sharing his favourite books centred on their lives and the impact they can have on our hearts and souls. Discover seven books that played an important role in shaping Father Columba's conversion, and ultimately, his vocation. 🔴  ABOUT US Calle...

While it can feel difficult or unloving to say “no”, maintaining boundaries is essential. Do you ever say "yes" because it's easier? Do you tend to people-please to "stay connected"? People-pleasing, driven by the fear of rejection, can distort relationships and prevent us from bringing our true selves to the table. Fr Columba gives tips on how to avoid this. 🔴  ABOUT US...

We all have an inner conversation, pretty much all of the time. When it gets negative, who's steering? Is it God, or is it your overly critical self? God will rebuke us when we need it, but it will feel very different to us hating on ourselves. 🔴  ABOUT US Called to More is a Catholic not-for-profit media apostolate based in Ireland. We create videos, articles, and a podcast to help you know...

Shame is an unavoidable human emotion, and like any emotion — it can get too big for us to handle. Fr Columba shares a recent story of his in which he noticed an unhealthy emotional reaction to his messing up. Father uses this experience as an opportunity to grow in love for and security in God, knowing that unfettered shame can lead us to anxiety and even sin. 🔴  ABOUT US Called to More is a Cat...

Car drifting is not something we imagined we’d cover in this series, but when the opportunity arose Fr Columba seized it. And here we are — with an incredibly helpful analogy about high-speed car drifting — which helps us learn more about how to imitate Christ. Well done Fr Columba! 🔴  ABOUT US Called to More is a Catholic not-for-profit media apostolate based in Ireland. We create videos, articl...

For many people, swearing or using God’s name is just a habit. That may be somewhat passable if you don’t know any better, but should a Christian swear? It’s hotly debated, and not all Christians agree. Fr Columba gives his thoughts. 🔴  ABOUT US Called to More is a Catholic not-for-profit media apostolate based in Ireland. We create videos, articles, and a podcast to help you know, love, and serv...

God is at work, but are you paying attention? While you wallow in woe, could incredible opportunities for graces be passing you by? It's easily done, but important to snap out of. Whether it's low bible study numbers (like in Fr Columba's case), or any other number of disappointments — remember to look for the grace, even if it's a little hidden. 🔴  ABOUT US Called to More is...

You are not the Devil’s slave, but in order to declare that boldly in your life you need to expunge the “victim attitude”. Fr Columba shares how to spot this attitude and, importantly, how to transform it into trust in God. God is always greater. 🔴  ABOUT US Called to More is a Catholic not-for-profit media apostolate based in Ireland. We create videos, articles, and a podcast to help you know, l...

Evangelising can be awkward, but isn’t that almost the point? It’s something Jesus explicitly asks us to do, and he knows it’s not always easy. He will give you the grace you need. Fr Columba offers some practical advice on how to share your faith with others. 🔴  ABOUT US Called to More is a Catholic not-for-profit media apostolate based in Ireland. We create videos, articles, and a podcast to he...

Worrying can be a form of attempted control. But when we worry it’s lose-lose: it ruins our peace, and often ruins the outcome of whatever we’re try to achieve. It’s not always easy, but it’s certainly always better to surrender to God. Fr Columba offers advice on how. 🔴  ABOUT US Called to More is a Catholic not-for-profit media apostolate based in Ireland. We create videos, articles, and a podc...

Prayer is essential to the Christian life — it’s okay to find it challenging, but it’s not okay to give up. Fr Columba shares three tips for building the habit of prayer over 21 days. Whether you’re building up a prayer life from scratch, or improving what you have — we hope these tips help you. 🔴  ABOUT US Called to More is a Catholic not-for-profit media apostolate based in Ireland. We create v...