Fr. Kyle White is Pastor at St. Leo the Great Church in Lafayette. We form missionary disciples by modeling intimacy w/ God and running together toward heaven. To learn more about St. Leo, visit stleolafayette.com
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Much of evangelization is about making good invitations. I’ve see this done well, but also done poorly. Here are 5 things to avoid when inviting someone back to church. Our mission at St. Leo Lafayette is made possible because of many generous donors, including recurring monthly donations of any amount. Thinking about helping out? You can give at s…
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How to talk about the sexual teachings of the Church
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The Church’s teachings on marriage, family, and the body can be difficult to accept. Every conversation will be unique because every situation has its nuances. Although truth doesn’t change, we should always be evaluating and adjusting our rhetoric when speaking about tough moral topics. Jesus shows us how to speak with both truth & charity. Our mi…
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Nutrition is often just as important as the training for Olympic athletes. We may not be elite athletes, but we are disciples called to be saints. The road to holiness does not happen by accident, but involves a firm commitment and divine nutrition. Our mission at St. Leo Lafayette is made possible because of many generous donors, including recurri…
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Some foods satisfy us more than others. The same can be said about media. Underneath our hunger for food, stuff, and entertainment is a deeper desire for God, who alone truly satisfies. Our mission at St. Leo Lafayette is made possible because of many generous donors, including recurring monthly donations of any amount. Thinking about helping out? …
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Contrasting the Olympics & the Eucharistic Congress
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As the secular world celebrates an unlimited self-expression in the name of peace, it falls short in achieving a world without conflict. In contrast, Jesus calls us to strive for peace through an unconditioned self-gift, which leads to a tranquility of order. These two opposing worldviews were particularly on display at the 10th National Eucharisti…
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Work & entertainment are both good, but they must be rightly ordered. Otherwise, our overindulgence in either one can lead to a constant distraction from the spiritual life. Beware of the vice of acedia, which restlessly avoids spiritual matters. Our mission at St. Leo Lafayette is made possible because of many generous donors, including recurring …
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In one generation, Quebec went from being one of the most religiously active cities in the world, to one of the least. Just because we have a strong Catholic history & culture in Lafayette doesn’t mean that we’re immune from the same fate. We must evangelize. Our mission at St. Leo Lafayette is made possible because of many generous donors, includi…
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Human strength becomes divine power when we focus on Christ. Instead of getting sad or angry about our limitations, what if we rejoiced? Our mission at St. Leo Lafayette is made possible because of many generous donors, including recurring monthly donations of any amount. Thinking about helping out? You can give at stleolafayette.com/give Thank you…
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Sometimes we doubt and wonder why we even bother, especially after repeated disappointments and let downs. So what's the point? The point is our transformation, and it's not a waste of our time. Our mission at St. Leo Lafayette is made possible because of many generous donors, including recurring monthly donations of any amount. Thinking about help…
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We often don't believe in Divine Providence because we are too afraid to give him the chance to be provident. When we make space for God to act, he provides in ways beyond our imagination. Our mission at St. Leo Lafayette is made possible because of many generous donors, including recurring monthly donations of any amount. Thinking about helping ou…
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Sometimes we overcomplicate growing in faith. We feel like our emotional experience is the measure of whether or not we are growing. However, here are three failsafe ways to always be growing in faith, regardless of how you feel. Our mission at St. Leo Lafayette is made possible because of many generous donors, including recurring monthly donations…
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There’s no sin too great for God’s mercy… except for one. The sin of blasphemy against the Holy Spirit can be understood as un-repentance or hardness of heart. This is the only “unforgivable sin” because it is a refusal to accept the mercy that God offers to us. Our mission at St. Leo Lafayette is made possible because of many generous donors, incl…
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We tend to develop a “spiritual amnesia” as the days go on. Hence, it’s incredibly important for us to be continually reminded (”anamnesis”) of who God is and what he has done for us, which happens every time we go to Mass. Our mission at St. Leo Lafayette is made possible because of many generous donors, including recurring monthly donations of an…
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The health and vitality of a family is measured by the love and service each member gives to another. If we get this wrong, we will get evangelization wrong. Our mission at St. Leo Lafayette is made possible because of many generous donors, including recurring monthly donations of any amount. Thinking about helping out? You can give at stleolafayet…
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Holiness is measured not by extraordinary miracles, but by the fruits of the Holy Spirit. If these fruits are lacking in our daily lives, the solution is not to “try harder” or “do better”, but to rely more heavily on the Holy Spirit. Our mission at St. Leo Lafayette is made possible because of many generous donors, including recurring monthly dona…
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We often overcomplicate evangelization. Often times, people are only an invite away from encountering the Lord more personally. Our mission at St. Leo Lafayette is made possible because of many generous donors, including recurring monthly donations of any amount. Thinking about helping out? You can give at stleolafayette.com/give Thank you!…
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Christian joy is a fruit of charity, which is made possible by remaining in Jesus. Our mission at St. Leo Lafayette is made possible because of many generous donors, including recurring monthly donations of any amount. Thinking about helping out? You can give at stleolafayette.com/give Thank you!By St. Leo - Lafayette
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There's something about sacred beauty that inspires us to do God's work. Please prayerfully consider supporting our church renovation project. To see our renderings, go to stleolafayette.com/revival Our mission at St. Leo Lafayette is made possible because of many generous donors, including recurring monthly donations of any amount. Thinking about …
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Most parents naturally protect their children from physical danger, but how many parents are concerned about their spiritual protection? Parents are the spiritual leaders of their families, which comes with a great spiritual responsibility. Our mission at St. Leo Lafayette is made possible because of many generous donors, including recurring monthl…
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The Risen Jesus has a glorified, human body. This points to our destiny, when our bodies will reunite with our souls on the last day. It also points to the profound dignity of every human person. Our mission at St. Leo Lafayette is made possible because of many generous donors, including recurring monthly donations of any amount. Thinking about hel…
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Sin causes real damage. Even though our eternal punishment may be forgiven through confession, the need for reparation remains. On Divine Mercy Sunday, Jesus offers us a unique opportunity to make spiritual reparation for the damage due to sin. Our mission at St. Leo Lafayette is made possible because of many generous donors, including recurring mo…
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Imagine if you knew ahead of time that someone was going to hurt you. Would you treat that person any different? Jesus was free enough to give himself totally to those that he knew would betray, deny, and abandon him.By St. Leo - Lafayette
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If you knew ahead of time how much something was going to hurt, would you do it anyway? Jesus was free enough to lay down his life for us.By St. Leo - Lafayette
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If you could change anything about your life in order to make it more fulfilling, what would it be? Jesus is the Resurrection & the Life. He sets us free to live life to the fullest. Our mission at St. Leo Lafayette is made possible because of many generous donors, including recurring monthly donations of any amount. Thinking about helping out? You…
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It’s not easy being Christian, but that doesn’t mean it’s not worth it. Even though Jesus was troubled, he was not doubting, nor was he trying to avoid the cross. Instead, he freely chose the Father’s will.By St. Leo - Lafayette
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Unless & until we experience the real damage of sin in our lives, God’s mercy doesn’t mean much. But when we take an honest look at the darkness within us, we find hope only in the light of Jesus.By St. Leo - Lafayette
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Jesus transforms our experience of worship. Our worship is no longer limited to a particular time & place, but a lifestyle that we embrace at every moment.By St. Leo - Lafayette
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In the details of scripture & the particular events of your life, God has a plan. Just because we can’t see it doesn’t mean he doesn’t have it. And yet, in his goodness, God gives us glimpses of hope to encourage us to persevere when times get tough.By St. Leo - Lafayette
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Our mind is often the battleground for temptation. Pope St. Gregory the Great and St. Ignatius of Loyola share wise insight into conquering temptation like Jesus.By St. Leo - Lafayette
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We may not have too many lepers these days, but we have plenty who feel alone, rejected, or outcasted. If that’s you, come to the One who won’t look away.By St. Leo - Lafayette
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Jesus touches the misery of human suffering and transforms it into something beautiful.By St. Leo - Lafayette
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Spiritual warfare is real. It's something to take seriously, but not something to fear. Here are 4 practical things that any baptized Christian can do to be set free from spiritual attack.By St. Leo - Lafayette
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Following Jesus is dangerous, but it’s worth the risk.By St. Leo - Lafayette
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Following Jesus is hard. Sometimes we focus so much on all the things that separate us from Him that we get discouraged, but Jesus gives you a personal invitation today to lift up your eyes & to take one step forward.By St. Leo - Lafayette
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The magi were led by the star, while King Herod was led by fear. The star was a sign from God that pointed toward Christ. In a certain sense, you are the star, called to point toward Christ so that others can encounter Him.By St. Leo - Lafayette
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Parents have a nature authority given to them by God, but authority is not about power and control. Even though God has supreme authority, he chose to veil it by becoming obedient to human parents. If he can honor his parents, we can, too.By St. Leo - Lafayette
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Even though our human experience tells us that people often make promises they can’t keep, God is a Father who always keeps his promises.By St. Leo - Lafayette
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Fear can sometimes paralyze us from following God’s will. Mary & Joseph show great courage in the Christmas story. Their courage is not found in the absence of fear, but in the presence of Christ.By St. Leo - Lafayette
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If we want to always be joyful, we must always be praying. But is that really possible? Here are 5 practical ways to pray without ceasing.By St. Leo - Lafayette
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What is your measure of success? St Mark turns expectations upside down with a bold statement at the beginning of his gospel.By St. Leo - Lafayette
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What if Advent was less about doing more and more about doing less? Ideally, prayer, family, and charity wouldn’t be a burden added to our to do list, but the fruit of a heart that is settled and at peace.By St. Leo - Lafayette
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If we want peace in our world, nation, and family, it must begin in our hearts. There is peace when Christ is King, and Christ reigns with charity.By St. Leo - Lafayette
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Sometimes Catholics are the ones who need to be evangelized. Every moment of our lives should be an act of evangelization. If not, we quickly turn in on ourselves and forget what it means to be a disciple.By St. Leo - Lafayette
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Has the fire within you dwindled? It may be because you are lacking in works of mercy. Concrete acts of charity are what distinguishes the prepared from the unprepared.By St. Leo - Lafayette
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Jesus seems to say that we shouldn’t call anyone “father” except for our Father in heaven. If that’s the case, then why do we call priests “Father”?By St. Leo - Lafayette
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Many of us struggle to love God and neighbor because we haven't seen it modeled well by others. Ideally, the family should be the primary place where we learn how to love, but more and more families are at risk of forgetting their main task.By St. Leo - Lafayette
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What is the relationship between the Church and the State? Here is an overview of my role as a priest and your role as lay persons in matters regarding politics.By St. Leo - Lafayette
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What distracts you from staying with the Lord? The Holy Trinity dwells inside of us, but we too often neglect to notice. St. Paul teaches us that the secret to contentment in good times and bad is our ability to remain with the Lord.By St. Leo - Lafayette
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God exalts the lowly. That’s the pattern of Christ, the pattern of scripture, and the pattern of the saints. If we want to become great, we must first become little.By St. Leo - Lafayette
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Justice without mercy is cruel. Sometimes, for the sake of restoring a relationship, it’s better not to keep score. The good news is that God is not a scorekeeper, he’s a good Father.By St. Leo - Lafayette
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