Jeffrey Stevens

Jeffrey Stevens is a parishioner of the Ft. Wayne-South Bend diocese in northern Indiana. He has a degree in theology from Aidan University in Jacksonville, Florida, and is a published author. Jeffrey is known as The Catholic Wordsmith on Substack, where he publishes daily podcast episodes and blog posts.


When Jeffrey isn't writing about how the Bible can be applied to daily life, he's a senior writer with ThinkCivics News and a freelance journalist with The Jerusalem Post.

Latest Articles By Jeffrey Stevens
Where is Your Faith?
Where is Your Faith?
Developing our faith
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Why I Pray the Rosary
Why I Pray the Rosary
I have spent some time the last few days contemplating exactly why I pray the rosary as much as I do. As of sitting down and writing this, I am currently 17 days into a commitment of praying the rosary twice a day for three weeks. No, this isn’t a Catholic ritual. I just wanted to develop a more authentic prayer life.
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The Church, Mercy, and Divorce
The Church, Mercy, and Divorce
Every single one of us, divorced or not, is in desperate need of grace and mercy.
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Raising Children in the Catholic Church
Raising Children in the Catholic Church
Until we are willing to make the Catholic Church an important part of our children’s lives, we have no right to complain about the world’s influence on them.
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Desperation Creates the Most Authentic Prayers
Desperation Creates the Most Authentic Prayers
As Catholics, one of the most beautiful blessings we have is the prayers that have been passed down from generation to generation.
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Are you distancing yourself from Jesus?
Are you distancing yourself from Jesus?
As Christians, it’s not uncommon to experience what we call dry seasons of life. These periods can last a few days, weeks, I’ve even gone months at a time begging God to experience His presence in my daily life.
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What does rest mean to you?
What does rest mean to you?
Rest is not something used to recover. Its purpose is to help us prepare. I’ll dissect that statement as this article goes on. First, and probably most importantly, there’s something I need to clear up.
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What are you doing to reach the next generation?
What are you doing to reach the next generation?
As a parent, one thing scares me more than anything else. I wouldn’t call it a constant fear. But, it’s definitely a concern. What if my daughter grows up not loving Jesus Christ? What if her generation is the one that gives away some of the freedoms they have as Americans? What if knowing God is somehow irrelevant as she grows older?
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The difference of knowing and knowing about.
The difference of knowing and knowing about.
There’s a grim reality we need to face and stop avoiding as Christians. Not everyone we see at Mass on Sunday will be with us spending eternity in the presence of God. That’s right. I said it. There are people who go to church every weekend who will spend eternity in hell.
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Is repentance a part of your faith?
Is repentance a part of your faith?
Repentance. I don’t think there’s been one word that has created more confusion in my relationship with Jesus Christ. At least, that’s how it used to be. Repentance. A word that’s used in both the Old and New Testaments. The term was brought up by priests, prophets, even our Lord and Savior Himself made sure there was no misunderstanding about the significance of the term.
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Have you Ever Been Lost in the Wilderness?
Have you Ever Been Lost in the Wilderness?
I can’t even count how many seasons of the last six years I have been completely lost in the wilderness. Although I didn’t recognize it for what it was at the time, I can finally understand the purpose of these brief periods.
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How Important is Answering God to You?
How Important is Answering God to You?
When I spend time talking with individuals who are new to the Christian life, one of the topics brought up the most is hearing from God. How soon will it happen? What does it sound like? What were you doing the first time you heard His still, small voice?
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Are You Doing Your Part?
Are You Doing Your Part?
As Catholics, I think there are far too many of us who have grown comfortable depending on others. Each of us knows someone with an amazing ability to explain the Gospel in a manner that leaves newcomers on their knees, crying out for Jesus.
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What does success mean to you?
What does success mean to you?
“What does success mean to you?” That’s the question I was asked on February 5 by a great man who was once a significant mentor in my life. It’s kind of ironic because what started the discussion was me asking him to push me to my limits as a writer. In the week that has followed, this is the first time I have sat down to write.
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Are You Living a Full Life?
Are You Living a Full Life?
I think each of wants to know as our life grows closer to being complete that we have accomplished something worthwhile during our time. For some of us, this is symbolized by a number in a savings account. Others view accomplishment as what they are able to leave behind for their children. Many of us find value in everything we’ve collected over the years.
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