Rob Sexton

Rob Sexton

Michigan
Catholic writer, husband, and father. Sharing the costly things- faith, masculinity, suffering, and the pursuit of holiness. Read more at https://costly-things.ghost.io/ or support the mission at coff.ee/costlythingswriting
11
Jul
When We Barter with the Blueprint: Trusting God in the Middle of the Mess

When We Barter with the Blueprint: Trusting God in the Middle of the Mess

“Even without the full blueprint, we must trust that God will place the right wrench in our hands and point us to the next bolt.”
4 min read
08
Jul
Queit Mental Prayer: The Fundamentals

Queit Mental Prayer: The Fundamentals

Building a Habit of Prayer If you've ever tried to start praying and felt like you were just
7 min read
27
Jun
Falling with Style is Still Falling

Falling with Style is Still Falling

Unless you’re a hermit, you’ve seen Toy Story and likely remember the scene where Buzz seems to soar
4 min read
24
Jun
The Liturgy of the Hours: Demystifying the Prayer of the Church

The Liturgy of the Hours: Demystifying the Prayer of the Church

The Liturgy of the Hours: Embrace Your Inner Catholic Nerd The Liturgy of the Hours (also called the Divine Office,
10 min read
20
Jun
Let No One Tell You Who God Is Until You’ve Met Him

Let No One Tell You Who God Is Until You’ve Met Him

Many walk away from God not out of rebellion, but because they’ve only known Him secondhand. This reflection explores why real faith begins not with argument, but with encounter—meeting Jesus for yourself.
4 min read
17
Jun
The Dominican Battle Rosary: The Spiritual Weapon of Choice for Husbands and Fathers

The Dominican Battle Rosary: The Spiritual Weapon of Choice for Husbands and Fathers

The Rosary isn’t just a pious tradition—it’s spiritual cardio, battle prep, and Marian armor. Here's why every Catholic man needs one.
4 min read
15
Jun
Holiness, One Empty Roll at a Time

Holiness, One Empty Roll at a Time

I planned to write something lofty and theological for Father’s Day. Instead, I’m writing about toilet paper. Or rather, the path to holiness hidden in mundane, maddening moments—like replacing yet another empty roll. This is the quiet crucible where fathers are sanctified.
5 min read
13
Jun
We Must Hope

We Must Hope

Christ's miracles were never just about physical healing—they were acts of mercy that restored dignity, relationship but, most of all- hope. The same Divine Physician walks among us today, still healing, still calling souls home.
5 min read
10
Jun
The Nightly Examen: The Short Prayer that Sustains Our Home and Marriage

The Nightly Examen: The Short Prayer that Sustains Our Home and Marriage

The Examen isn’t just a prayer—it’s a daily habit of noticing God in the details. In just 10–15 minutes, it can transform how you see your day, your spouse, your children, and the grace hidden in ordinary moments.
5 min read
08
Jun
Encounter: Know Who You're Talking To

Encounter: Know Who You're Talking To

You cannot speak with a stranger and call it prayer. True prayer begins with encounter—with the soul whispering, 'I want to know You,' and the Word responding. It is not data, but desire, that awakens real relationship with the living Christ.
3 min read