Thom O’Leary - Faith & Inspiration

Life is uncertain. One day, all is well and the next, all is off kilter. It is in such times as these that the voice of the person solidly embedded in faith and compassion is the difference. “ Pastor Thom O’Leary: Brave Faith and Strength in Life’s Storms ” is just such a voice. He has spent his life helping others to discover strength and peace in faith, even when all seems to be in vain. Thom O'Leary learned early on that faith had little to do with sermons and scripture. It had everything to do with how the person presented themselves to others. That background structured the kind of leader he would go on to be—someone who listens, someone who understands, and someone who walks the talk. Sermonizing from the Pulpit but Not the Heart The thing that sets Pastor Thom apart is how he is capable of placing faith in personal terms. He doesn't preach incomprehensible language nor intangible ideals. He communicates in the language of the hurting. He talks of raw emotions suc...

The sacraments of the Catholic Church are more than rituals. They are sacred encounters with God that give rich meaning, religious vitality, and renewal to everyday life. Traced through centuries of tradition and Scripture, the seven sacraments—Baptism, Eucharist, Confirmation, Reconciliation, Anointing of the Sick, Matrimony, and Holy Orders—offer more than symbolic meaning. They are the center of the believing heart and provide down-to-earth aid for the trials and blessings of life. In this blog, we examine the ways the sacraments allow Catholics to draw closer to God, develop inner strength, and stay centered in faith even during difficult times. Thom O'Leary Mountainbrook is a gifted articulator of the Word of God who frequently teaches about the sacraments as the means God uses to enable us not only to believe but live with hope and courage. Daily Strength Through the Sacraments Each sacrament brings the strength of God’s grace to the everyday world. Whether you receiv...