Breaking in the Habit

Breaking in the Habit

Casey Cole, OFM, is a Catholic priest and vowed religious in the Order of Friars Minor, commonly known as "the Franciscans." Casey serves as the associate director of campus ministry at the University of Georgia, and is the founder of Breaking In The Habit Media, a production company that produces online content for evangelisation and catechesis. He is also the author of the book, "Called: What Happens After Saying Yes to God."
Br. Casey
offers personal reflections and explanations from a Catholic and Franciscan perspective for Christians who want to become a better disciples of Jesus Christ and discern their vocation.

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Too often we think of discernment as the process of answering a question and moving on. But discernment is a way of life, the daily practice of seeking God and growing in our understanding of what it means to be a disciple of Christ.
For Christians, getting into heaven is our ultimate, goal, right? In a way, yes, but I think we want to careful how we talk about this.
On the surface, the Catholic Eucharist looks a lot like magic. Dig a little deeper and we see some major differences.
One of the most central beliefs of the Catholic Church, the real presence of Christ in the Eucharist, is something that most cannot explain well. What does it mean to say that Christ is truly present?
The Western world certainly took a step backwards after the fall of Rome, losing much of the scientific and cultural advancement of the ancient world. Many want to blame this on Christianity.
Sometimes the thing we forget most about our life of faith is showing up. This Lent, we are called to show up to our families, our communities, and our God.
Jesus tells us that when two or three are gathered in his name, he is there. For this reason, we are called to be in relationship and share our lives with others, building community and making God present.
Sin is always a decision to turn away from the will of God, but it does not necessarily mean that we want our sin more than we want God.
Everyone knows the big Franciscan names: Francis, Clare, Anthony, and Padre Pio. But the Franciscan family actually has more than 170 saints! Here are seven more you should know.
Most think of priests and religious and people who "do" stuff for the Church and world. But what happens when age and infirmity prevents us from doing ministry? Where do we go and does our life change?
Do you ever stop to wonder why there is something rather than nothing? God did not have to create, and yet we have a universe teeming with life. My answer starts with the incarnation and works backwards.
For Catholics, life is sacred, and so we are called to protect it. But that call is not absolute. Here are a few ethical questions regarding death, medical procedures, and treatment, answered from a Catholic perspective.
Not all Franciscans are priests. Some are deacons and many do not receive any ordination at all. So what's the difference, and why am I choosing the path of ordination?
On June 22, 2019, I was ordained a priest in the Catholic Church. Now, one year later, I answer your questions about the experience.
Looking for adventure in your life? Want to see the world? Maybe God is calling you to a vocation as a Franciscan friar.
Follow the life of Fr. Joe Nangle, OFM, Franciscan Friar living in Washington, D.C.
When I look at my life next to St. Francis, it's hard not to feel shame. But then I remember something.
Starting in July, I will be assigned to the Catholic Center at the University of Georgia to be the director of campus ministry. What does that entail?
Almost every depiction of the Christian God is of a man, and the way we speak of God is in masculine terms. Is this correct, and if not, what might we be missing?
What is the normal day like in the life of a Franciscan Friar? This series seeks to find out.




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