Ponder this. Have you ever been so hungry that not only is your stomach growling, but you become lightheaded and shaky? Your blood sugar has hit an all-time low.

Ponder this. Do you ever pray to God for something you really want or need? Do you ever feel like your prayers were never heard or answered?

Ponder this. I was recently talking with a friend who said she was praying to God for her to accomplish big things. And by the way, this friend is currently reaching many through her writings and podcasts, but she wanted to do even bigger things for God.

We've all heard the exclamation "Stay safe" when ending a conversation with others. Or perhaps the most common ending thought in a conversation is the familiar exclamation, "Have a nice day."

Ponder this. Do you ever wonder if praying makes a difference? Perhaps you have asked God for special favors that you have not received.

Ponder this. Being Catholic fundamentally means believing in all that Holy Mother Church teaches. It means we Catholics cannot pick and choose which teachings we want to adhere to.

Ponder this. Do you know why Catholics go to Mass? There are actually four ends or purposes of the Mass.

Ponder this. Did you know that Catholics don’t just go to church services on Sundays?

Ponder this. Someone once asked Saint Francis de Sales, “How much time should be spent each day in prayer?”

Ponder this. One of the most frightening things I remember as a child was the thought that I might accidentally remove a tag from my pillow.

Ponder this. It’s hard to believe that most of us are confined to our homes and have limited access to commerce and recreation.

Ponder this. We Catholics have many devotions that most people simply do not understand.

Ponder this. Have you ever had a conversation with someone who wouldn't let you get a word in edgewise?

Ponder this. We have received 10 Commandments from our Lord. Did you know that they still apply today?

Ponder this. Have you noticed how dependent we are on our electronic devices