Little by Little

Yearning for connection with God isn't necessarily a pleasant experience, but it can be incredibly formative. In the difficult times, the spiritual winters, when connection with God feels at the same time far off and deeply desirable — these are the moments, the crucial points at which our faith can grow deeper roots. If, of course, we are willing. 🔴  ABOUT US Called to More is a Catholic no...

Money isn’t always what it’s hyped up to be. In theory it should make life easier, take away our stress — but this isn’t always the case. Perhaps it’s down to how we use our money, not the amount we actually have. And, certainly, how we prioritise it and order it within our lives. 🔴  ABOUT US Called to More is a Catholic not-for-profit media apostolate based in Ireland. We create videos, articles...

Jesus’ wounds teach us a lot. In his resurrected, glorified state — Jesus keeps his wounds. Why? And, if Jesus keeps the signs of his wounds in his perfect state — what does that say about us and our wounds, whatever form they take? In at least some cases, can our past weaknesses, our visible (or invisible) wounds come to their perfection in God, for His greater glory and even our own salvation? I...

Friendships are deeply fundamental to our human experience — they can be edifying and uplifting, but they can also be draining or even destructive. Fr Columba gives great tips on how to choose and treat your friends. 🔴  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. 🔴  THIS S...

How much time do we waste every day — probably more than we'd like to think about. Time is precious, and can be used for God's glory. What will you do with yours? 🔴  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. 🔴  THIS SERIES Little by Little | Episode #177 Little...

It's nice when the world sees our talents, isn't it? Not so nice when we have to do something we're not so great at. How do you show up in either scenario: doing something you're gifted at, or doing something you're rather lousy at? Can you give God your lousy best, or will your pride get in the way? 🔴  ABOUT US Called to More is a Catholic not-for-profit media apostolate...

Do you desire fame, either big scale or small scale? So did Sr Clare Crockett, and so does everyone else, to some extent. But this doesn’t have to mean you’re a narcissist, it actually might just mean you’re human. And being human involves an innate desire to be known — that can only fully be satisfied by the One who made us. 🔴  ABOUT US Called to More is a Catholic not-for-profit media apostolat...

Are you doing enough to save your soul? At the end of your days, will you face mercy or justice — eternal reward, or eternal punishment? These big questions are wrapped up in the seeming contradiction between justice and mercy. Yet, miraculously, in God we find 100% mercy and 100% justice. In Him, all things come to perfection. 🔴  ABOUT US Called to More is a Catholic not-for-profit media apostol...

Do you engage in negative thoughts about yourself, your life or the world around you? In a previous video (linked below) Fr Columba listed out 10 common negative thought patterns and gave advice on how to avoid them. Now, in part 2, Father gives three practical tips on how to actually remove these thoughts from your life entirely. 🔴  ABOUT US Called to More is a Catholic not-for-profit media apos...

As Christians, we are told two things that can seem to contradict each other: that we should trust in God and that we should act boldly. Interestingly, too much of either can lead us to heresy, so it's important to find the right balance. 🔴  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...

Most of us don’t associate desperation with anything positive. But in the fight against sin, it’s desperation that often helps us realise Who our Saviour is. It’s not a Catholic speaker, or a certain program, or a book or a priest or a friend or a mentor, and it’s certainly not our own sheer will — no, only God can free us from the chain of sin. The sooner we realise this, and live like it’s true,...

Blaming your priest or bishop is easy. You know what’s not? Dusting yourself off and finding your mission. God needs you — uniquely you and your gifts — to build his Kingdom. Will you answer the call? 🔴  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. 🔴  THIS SERIES Little by...

The Enemy loves our distractions, and Church politics can be one of them. True, there is a place for correcting the Church and helping her to fulfil her mission. But have your efforts been so pointed in that direction — that you’ve forgotten the much more personal, tangible call to evangelise your neighbour? It might be worth thinking about. 🔴  ABOUT US Called to More is a Catholic not-for-profit...

Satan's power is more limited than we might think. If we are steadfast, if we are resolved to follow God, there's not really much the Enemy can do. St Mother Teresa and St Thomas Aquinas have some things to say on this, as does our very own Fr Columba. 🔴  ABOUT US Called to More is a Catholic not-for-profit media apostolate based in Ireland. We create videos, articles, and a podcast to...

The world is a mess, and it's easy to worry about where it's all going. But just zoom out for a moment, try to see it as God does. While He abhors sin and suffering, He is so much bigger than all of these problems. He sees the bigger picture and He knows there is no need to fear. Remembering this reality can not only reduce our worry and stress to zero, but it will also strengthen our fa...

Are you slow to share your faith with others, especially strangers? Fr Columba has struggled with this too, but he's worked hard to overcome the fear. He shares his experience and tips on evangelising, and even enjoying it. 🔴  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 slow to share your faith with others, especially strangers? Fr Columba has struggled with this too, but he's worked hard to overcome the fear. He shares his experience and tips on evangelising, and even enjoying it. 🔴  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...

There's a common lie in the world that followers of Christ must be miserable. We give up so many pleasures of the world, so many things that people base their entire lives on — the confusion is somewhat understandable. But what the world doesn't see is how God is offering us the fullness of life, the fullness of joy. If only the world knew what it was missing out on. Faith doesn't s...

God has something to reveal to you — today. This is true every day, but often we forget, neglect or don't know how to listen. Fr Columba talks about how to be open to God's word for you — today. 🔴  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. 🔴  THIS SERIES Little...

With Good Friday tomorrow, it's incredibly important to be meditating on Christ's passion. Fr Columba offers two ways to do this: through the cross and through the trinity. His take-home message: let us be people of the trinity. 🔴  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...

Three things that often freak people out are demons, addiction and counselling. This week Fr Columba looks at all three, and how they are linked. If essentially all sin is addictive, and all of us have some sin in our life, could it also be true that we are all dealing with demons and might even be better off for having deliverance prayers and/or counselling? Join Fr Columba as he explores these q...

Lots of us spend time and effort learning how to fast — it's difficult, right? Few of us realise we also have to learn how to do the opposite — feast. Yes, it makes sense to pray for the gift of feasting, because the world is constantly trying to dictate what the party looks like. It's meant to be joyful, it's meant to be life giving; not soul destroying and hangover inducing. Pray...

In Matthew 25 Jesus separates saved souls from damned souls. The dividing line? Love. He lists the acts of charity, things we know we should be doing, but that often fall on the back burner. So, are you acting in love, are you helping those who can't help you back? Or is this a bit of a blind spot for you, as can easily happen? This isn't a condemnation (because everyone has blind spots)...

Perhaps without knowing it, many young people today have a moralistic therapeutic deistic view of God. Fr Columba breaks down what this means, how easy it is to get stuck there, and how to find your way out. 🔴  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. 🔴  THIS SERIES Lit...

Gandhi said that if he saw Christians living this aspect of the faith, he would convert to Christianity and bring all of his followers with him. It's a toughy, radical generosity. Giving the other cheek, handing your cloak as well. Are you up for trying? 🔴  ABOUT US Called to More is a Catholic not-for-profit media apostolate based in Ireland. We create videos, articles, and a podcast to hel...