Fr. Jim Van Vurst, OFM One sure sign of growing into maturity is the willingness and ability to “take responsibility for our choices in life.”  Obviously, all of us are influenced by many circumstances, some of which are…

Fr. Jim Van Vurst The other day I came across a list of qualities both positive and negative that we see as criteria for “success” or “failure” in most people’s lives.  I thought they provided a simple and…

“Yahweh” ~ It is amazing how the revelation given us by God in the Book of Genesis, the first book of the Old Testament, says so much in so few words. In fact, though Genesis is 50 chapters long,…

Fr. Jim Van Vurst brings hope of God’s love to oppressed ~ Many people would say we are currently living in an “age of anxiety and depression.” You may have heard people refer to our present time (world-wide)…

‘Crucifixion and Saints’ by Fra Angelico (1441-1442) Public domain Fr. Jim Van Vurst, OFM, answers the question of salvation ~ From time to time in talking with good and faithful people, I realize they have a basic…

Fr. Jim Van Vurst, OFM, helps us understand what heaven is like. ~ At the outset, I have to say that that I have not been to heaven and returned to describe it to you. But the good…

Fr. Jim Van Vurst, OFM, gives advice for this common stressful concern. ~ The question above is one that I’m sure many good and faithful Christians may have asked themselves. The logic that raises its head at times of…

Fr. Jim, Can you help me deal with doubts that sometimes pop into my mind about our Catholic faith? I always feel uneasy.  Louise ~ Fr. Jim Van Vurst Dear Louise, I’m more than happy to help…