Welcome to Costly Things, a Catholic blog written by a pilgrim, for pilgrims.

Whether you're a Catholic father, a hermit, or a fellow Christian pilgrim on the road, Costly Things aims to provide edifying formation you can use in the midst of daily life.

On a weekly basis, you can expect at least two new posts:

📅 Tuesdays: Practical Formation

Real-world practices to bring you closer to Christ in the chaos and grind of modern life.

🌒 Fridays: Theological Reflection

Contemplative content drawn from my own prayer, study, and discipleship.

This isn’t a lofty or theoretical Catholic lifestyle blog.
It’s an honest look into one man’s daily struggle to love God and His people—with a Bible in one hand and a shop rag in the other.

You'll also find reflections and theological meanderings from a fellow pilgrim: someone raising six kids, who spends as much time praying in the boiler room as in church. This is theology in work boots, sanctification on-the-go, and faith discovered at softball fields and in the holy noise of my domestic church.

We are busy—and some seasons of life can make it feel nearly impossible to prioritize God and tend to our interior lives, no matter how strong our intentions.

But here’s the truth: we can still become saints, even if our habits are food-stained sweatshirts or a dusty pair of Carhartts. The vineyard isn’t far off—it’s right where you are.

Why This Rhythm Matters

We need both sides of the spiritual life.
We need actionable ways to build prayer and sacrifice into our schedules, our families, and our habits. But we also need space for silence, study, and awe—those sacred places where the Lord meets us in mystery.

The practical and the contemplative aren’t separate tracks—they’re both essential for anyone trying to follow Christ in the real world.

This is a space for men (and women) who aren’t looking to outsource their holiness. It’s for those who want to live the Gospel where God has placed them—even if that place is noisy, stressful, or dry.

An Invitation

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You're already in the vineyard.
Time to get your hands dirty.