Having Christ’s Words Abide in Us
I’m continuing my thoughts on joy, especially the joy that only God can give. Also, what are some things we can do as Catholics…
Following Christ and Finding Joy
There are many sources of joy that we enjoy. However, most of the joy we experience from those things often fades away after a…
Why a Focus on Holiness?
Why holiness? Why have an entire podcast focus on the topic? I begin by explaining where I got the idea for it. One thing…
Intro & Welcome to New Podcast
Welcome and welcome back. This is not a joke. I have actually published something. In addition to an introduction, there is a major update…
Entering the Dark Night (pt. II), Quieting the Appetites
After describing how one is moved by love as they begin this journey called the dark night, St. John of the Cross says that…
Entering the Dark Night (pt. I), Journeying to God Begins With Love
Saint John of the Cross introduces his work, The Ascent of Mount Carmel, by saying that the way one understands “the dark night through…
Silence and Solitude
Taken from “The Sayings of Light and Love” is a saying I found on silence. Saying 100 reads, “The Father spoke one Word, which was…
Us, the Saints, and Following Christ
Between all four Gospel accounts, there are nearly fifty times where Jesus says, “Follow me.” A shared quality in all the saints, from whatever period,…
What is Sanctus Daily About?
Welcome to Sanctus Daily, the blog of Fr. John Gow, a Catholic priest. This blog is intended to reach my parishioners as a resource they…
Receiving the Gift of Christmas
In the second chapter of Luke, an angel appears to shepherds during the night watch to share with them what has happened. … for…