God won't give you more than you can handle. I'm sure you've heard this before. Maybe you've even said it yourself.
","url":"https://backpewcatholic.com/f/god-won%E2%80%99t-give-you-more-than-you-can-handle---not-in-the-bible","title":"God Won’t Give You More Than You Can Handle - Not in the Bible","summary":"God won't give you more than you can handle. I'm sure you've heard this before. Maybe you've even said it yourself.","date_modified":"2026-09-17T19:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://backpewcatholic.com/f/the-boy-who-put-jesus-on-the-internet","html_content":"A boy, born in London, raised in Milan. Not a priest, not a theologian, just a kid. A kid who taught himself how to code at just 14 years old. He built websites for his parish and loved the Eucharist more than his PlaySt...
","url":"https://backpewcatholic.com/f/the-boy-who-put-jesus-on-the-internet","title":"The Boy Who Put Jesus on the Internet","summary":"A boy, born in London, raised in Milan. Not a priest, not a theologian, just a kid. A kid who taught himself how to code at just 14 years old. He built websites for his parish and loved the Eucharist more than his PlaySt...","date_modified":"2026-09-13T19:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://backpewcatholic.com/f/not-sure-youre-catholic-lets-find-out","html_content":"If your Mom always got out the holy water during every thunderstorm... You might be a Catholic
","url":"https://backpewcatholic.com/f/not-sure-youre-catholic-lets-find-out","title":"Not sure you're Catholic? Let's find out...","summary":"If your Mom always got out the holy water during every thunderstorm... You might be a Catholic","date_modified":"2026-09-10T18:23:06Z"},{"id":"https://backpewcatholic.com/f/theres-a-patron-saint-for-the-internet","html_content":"There's a patron saint for the internet — and he died about 1,400 years before anyone ever heard of WiFi. St. Isidore of Seville. He was a bishop around the 6th century, so a long time ago.
","url":"https://backpewcatholic.com/f/theres-a-patron-saint-for-the-internet","title":"There's a Patron Saint for the Internet...","summary":"There's a patron saint for the internet — and he died about 1,400 years before anyone ever heard of WiFi. St. Isidore of Seville. He was a bishop around the 6th century, so a long time ago.","date_modified":"2026-09-02T02:24:57Z"},{"id":"https://backpewcatholic.com/f/blessed-are-the-cookie-sharers","html_content":"God is watching the apples… so he took a few extra cookies to share with some friends. 😂🍪
","url":"https://backpewcatholic.com/f/blessed-are-the-cookie-sharers","title":"Blessed are the Cookie Sharers","summary":"God is watching the apples… so he took a few extra cookies to share with some friends. 😂🍪","date_modified":"2026-09-02T02:23:34Z"},{"id":"https://backpewcatholic.com/f/how-to-actually-give-it-to-god-its-not-what-you-think","html_content":"If one more person tells me to \"just give it to God,\" I'm going to pray about it... probably!
","url":"https://backpewcatholic.com/f/how-to-actually-give-it-to-god-its-not-what-you-think","title":"How to Actually Give It to God (It's Not What You Think)","summary":"If one more person tells me to \"just give it to God,\" I'm going to pray about it... probably!","date_modified":"2026-09-02T02:23:10Z"},{"id":"https://backpewcatholic.com/f/don%E2%80%99t-get-hung-by-the-tongue","html_content":"Somebody once told me you can get hung by your own tongue. I think most of us are tying the noose ourselves!
","url":"https://backpewcatholic.com/f/don%E2%80%99t-get-hung-by-the-tongue","title":"Don’t Get Hung by the Tongue","summary":"Somebody once told me you can get hung by your own tongue. I think most of us are tying the noose ourselves!","date_modified":"2026-09-02T02:22:43Z"},{"id":"https://backpewcatholic.com/f/forgiveness-is-a-decision-not-a-feeling","html_content":"Forgiving somebody doesn't mean forgetting what happened—your memory's not a switch that you can flip! God never asked you to forget.
","url":"https://backpewcatholic.com/f/forgiveness-is-a-decision-not-a-feeling","title":"Forgiveness is a Decision, Not a Feeling","summary":"Forgiving somebody doesn't mean forgetting what happened—your memory's not a switch that you can flip! God never asked you to forget.","date_modified":"2026-09-02T02:22:20Z"},{"id":"https://backpewcatholic.com/f/who%E2%80%99s-your-matthew-the-person-you-still-won%E2%80%99t-forgive","html_content":"Right after Jesus taught us that prayer, He stopped and circled back to one line—just one. He said, \"If you forgive others their trespasses, your Father will forgive you. If you don't forgive others, neither will your Fa...
","url":"https://backpewcatholic.com/f/who%E2%80%99s-your-matthew-the-person-you-still-won%E2%80%99t-forgive","title":"Who’s Your Matthew? The Person You Still Won’t Forgive.","summary":"Right after Jesus taught us that prayer, He stopped and circled back to one line—just one. He said, \"If you forgive others their trespasses, your Father will forgive you. If you don't forgive others, neither will your Fa...","date_modified":"2026-09-02T02:21:53Z"},{"id":"https://backpewcatholic.com/f/the-one-line-in-the-our-father-you-keep-praying-but","html_content":"\"Forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us.\"
","url":"https://backpewcatholic.com/f/the-one-line-in-the-our-father-you-keep-praying-but","title":"The One Line in the Our Father You Keep Praying But...","summary":"\"Forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us.\"","date_modified":"2026-09-02T02:21:11Z"},{"id":"https://backpewcatholic.com/f/they-pulled-an-83-year-old-priest-out-of-retirement-to-say-mass","html_content":"More viewer mail! Jim writes that their town pulled an 83-year-old retired priest out of his assisted living home to say Mass because that's how short they are on priests.
","url":"https://backpewcatholic.com/f/they-pulled-an-83-year-old-priest-out-of-retirement-to-say-mass","title":"They Pulled an 83-Year-Old Priest Out of Retirement to Say Mass","summary":"More viewer mail! Jim writes that their town pulled an 83-year-old retired priest out of his assisted living home to say Mass because that's how short they are on priests.","date_modified":"2026-09-02T02:19:40Z"},{"id":"https://backpewcatholic.com/f/ryan-goslings-new-movie-has-a-hidden-message","html_content":"A scientist gets sent on a space mission with almost no chance of survival to save every person on Earth. Have you seen this movie? It's called *Project Hail Mary*. Great movie!
","url":"https://backpewcatholic.com/f/ryan-goslings-new-movie-has-a-hidden-message","title":"Ryan Gosling's New Movie Has a Hidden Message","summary":"A scientist gets sent on a space mission with almost no chance of survival to save every person on Earth. Have you seen this movie? It's called *Project Hail Mary*. Great movie!","date_modified":"2026-09-02T02:18:55Z"},{"id":"https://backpewcatholic.com/f/why-catholics-pray-to-mary-the-beatles-explain-it","html_content":"\"When I find myself in times of trouble, Mother Mary comes to me...\"
","url":"https://backpewcatholic.com/f/why-catholics-pray-to-mary-the-beatles-explain-it","title":"Why Catholics Pray to Mary (The Beatles Explain It)","summary":"\"When I find myself in times of trouble, Mother Mary comes to me...\"","date_modified":"2026-09-02T02:18:32Z"},{"id":"https://backpewcatholic.com/f/nobodys-walking-into-heaven-looking-like-that","html_content":"Let's talk more about purgatory in three, two, one.
","url":"https://backpewcatholic.com/f/nobodys-walking-into-heaven-looking-like-that","title":"Nobody's Walking Into Heaven Looking Like That","summary":"Let's talk more about purgatory in three, two, one.","date_modified":"2026-09-02T02:18:01Z"},{"id":"https://backpewcatholic.com/f/catholic-dad-jokes-are-back","html_content":"Catholic dad jokes, round two! Here are four more ranked worst to first.
","url":"https://backpewcatholic.com/f/catholic-dad-jokes-are-back","title":"Catholic Dad Jokes Are Back!","summary":"Catholic dad jokes, round two! Here are four more ranked worst to first.","date_modified":"2026-09-02T02:17:10Z"},{"id":"https://backpewcatholic.com/f/purgatory---help-pray-them-home","html_content":"Not everyone who's passed on is in heaven yet. Purgatory is real, and the souls there still need our prayers to get home. If you've got someone on your heart who might still be making that journey, this one's for them. A...
","url":"https://backpewcatholic.com/f/purgatory---help-pray-them-home","title":"Purgatory - Help Pray Them Home ","summary":"Not everyone who's passed on is in heaven yet. Purgatory is real, and the souls there still need our prayers to get home. If you've got someone on your heart who might still be making that journey, this one's for them. A...","date_modified":"2026-09-02T02:16:40Z"},{"id":"https://backpewcatholic.com/f/anxious-let-him-carry-that","html_content":"Carrying it all by yourself tonight? You don't have to. Jesus already knows exactly what you're holding, and He's more than able to help you carry it.
","url":"https://backpewcatholic.com/f/anxious-let-him-carry-that","title":"Anxious? Let Him Carry That. ","summary":"Carrying it all by yourself tonight? You don't have to. Jesus already knows exactly what you're holding, and He's more than able to help you carry it.","date_modified":"2026-09-02T02:16:09Z"},{"id":"https://backpewcatholic.com/f/dont-count-sheep-talk-to-the-shepherd","html_content":"If you're lying awake tonight with your mind racing, this one's for you. You don't have to count sheep to fall asleep. You've got a Shepherd who already knows exactly what's keeping you up.
","url":"https://backpewcatholic.com/f/dont-count-sheep-talk-to-the-shepherd","title":"Don't Count Sheep, Talk to the Shepherd. ","summary":"If you're lying awake tonight with your mind racing, this one's for you. You don't have to count sheep to fall asleep. You've got a Shepherd who already knows exactly what's keeping you up.","date_modified":"2026-09-02T02:15:44Z"},{"id":"https://backpewcatholic.com/f/nobody-ever-told-me-the-red-candle-in-every-catholic-church","html_content":"There's a candle in your Catholic church that never goes out. Never. You've probably walked past it a thousand times. Nobody ever told me what this candle means.
","url":"https://backpewcatholic.com/f/nobody-ever-told-me-the-red-candle-in-every-catholic-church","title":"Nobody Ever Told Me: The Red Candle in Every Catholic Church","summary":"There's a candle in your Catholic church that never goes out. Never. You've probably walked past it a thousand times. Nobody ever told me what this candle means.","date_modified":"2026-09-02T02:15:19Z"},{"id":"https://backpewcatholic.com/f/arizona-heat-makes-me-want-to-avoid-hell","html_content":"It's been so hot here in Arizona this week! I'm having a real spiritual breakthrough just standing here in my own driveway: I got to get my life together.
","url":"https://backpewcatholic.com/f/arizona-heat-makes-me-want-to-avoid-hell","title":"Arizona Heat Makes Me Want to Avoid Hell","summary":"It's been so hot here in Arizona this week! I'm having a real spiritual breakthrough just standing here in my own driveway: I got to get my life together.","date_modified":"2026-09-02T02:14:42Z"},{"id":"https://backpewcatholic.com/f/paul-wrote-his-happiest-letter-from-a-jail-cell","html_content":"Tim wants to know about Paul, his imprisonment, and a message he had for Rome. So buckle up—this one's got a twist!
","url":"https://backpewcatholic.com/f/paul-wrote-his-happiest-letter-from-a-jail-cell","title":"Paul Wrote His Happiest Letter From a Jail Cell","summary":"Tim wants to know about Paul, his imprisonment, and a message he had for Rome. So buckle up—this one's got a twist!","date_modified":"2026-09-02T02:13:43Z"},{"id":"https://backpewcatholic.com/f/the-smartest-bet-youll-ever-make-pascals-wager","html_content":"A 17th-century French mathematician makes one of the best arguments for faith I've ever heard. His name was Blaise Pascal, and this is called Pascal's Wager.
","url":"https://backpewcatholic.com/f/the-smartest-bet-youll-ever-make-pascals-wager","title":"The Smartest Bet You'll Ever Make (Pascal's Wager)","summary":"A 17th-century French mathematician makes one of the best arguments for faith I've ever heard. His name was Blaise Pascal, and this is called Pascal's Wager.","date_modified":"2026-09-02T02:13:11Z"},{"id":"https://backpewcatholic.com/f/solomon%E2%80%99s-family-reunion-security-detail-would-be-insane","html_content":"They called Solomon the wisest man who ever lived, but Solomon had 700 wives. And if that wasn't enough, he also had 300 mistresses!
","url":"https://backpewcatholic.com/f/solomon%E2%80%99s-family-reunion-security-detail-would-be-insane","title":"Solomon’s Family Reunion Security Detail Would Be Insane","summary":"They called Solomon the wisest man who ever lived, but Solomon had 700 wives. And if that wasn't enough, he also had 300 mistresses!","date_modified":"2026-09-02T02:12:22Z"},{"id":"https://backpewcatholic.com/f/the-back-pew-prayer-chain","html_content":"Yeah, I just started a prayer group on the Hallow app called Back Pew Catholic.
","url":"https://backpewcatholic.com/f/the-back-pew-prayer-chain","title":"The Back Pew Prayer Chain","summary":"Yeah, I just started a prayer group on the Hallow app called Back Pew Catholic.","date_modified":"2026-09-02T02:11:40Z"},{"id":"https://backpewcatholic.com/f/you%E2%80%99re-not-confused-you%E2%80%99re-comfortable","html_content":"You already know what to do. You're just negotiating with your comfort. Sit with that one for a second.
","url":"https://backpewcatholic.com/f/you%E2%80%99re-not-confused-you%E2%80%99re-comfortable","title":"You’re Not Confused. You’re Comfortable.","summary":"You already know what to do. You're just negotiating with your comfort. Sit with that one for a second.","date_modified":"2026-09-02T02:11:11Z"},{"id":"https://backpewcatholic.com/f/from-a-distance-you-both-look-like-idiots","html_content":"This is my favorite: \"Never argue with an idiot, because they'll drag you down to their level, and from a distance, people can't tell who's who.\"
","url":"https://backpewcatholic.com/f/from-a-distance-you-both-look-like-idiots","title":"From a Distance, You Both Look Like Idiots","summary":"This is my favorite: \"Never argue with an idiot, because they'll drag you down to their level, and from a distance, people can't tell who's who.\"","date_modified":"2026-09-02T02:10:40Z"},{"id":"https://backpewcatholic.com/f/one-mouth-two-ears-fatherly-advice","html_content":"Never miss a good opportunity to shut your big yapper!
","url":"https://backpewcatholic.com/f/one-mouth-two-ears-fatherly-advice","title":"One Mouth, Two Ears (Fatherly Advice)","summary":"Never miss a good opportunity to shut your big yapper!","date_modified":"2026-09-02T02:10:05Z"},{"id":"https://backpewcatholic.com/f/was-god-lonely-before-he-made-us","html_content":"So, what was God doing before He made the universe?
","url":"https://backpewcatholic.com/f/was-god-lonely-before-he-made-us","title":"Was God Lonely Before He Made Us?","summary":"So, what was God doing before He made the universe?","date_modified":"2026-09-02T02:09:38Z"},{"id":"https://backpewcatholic.com/f/where-did-god-come-from","html_content":"Now, then, how did God even come to be in the first place?
","url":"https://backpewcatholic.com/f/where-did-god-come-from","title":"Where Did God Come From??","summary":"Now, then, how did God even come to be in the first place?","date_modified":"2026-09-02T02:09:07Z"},{"id":"https://backpewcatholic.com/f/how-long-did-creation-actually-take","html_content":"Hey y'all, Coach here from the back pew.
","url":"https://backpewcatholic.com/f/how-long-did-creation-actually-take","title":"How Long Did Creation Actually Take?","summary":"Hey y'all, Coach here from the back pew.","date_modified":"2026-09-02T02:08:41Z"},{"id":"https://backpewcatholic.com/f/which-church-handles-squirrels-best","html_content":"Hey y'all, Coach here. I've been tracking a squirrel problem across the local churches here, and there's a lot to this! So listen to how they're trying to alleviate this—now, it's all kinds of churches.
","url":"https://backpewcatholic.com/f/which-church-handles-squirrels-best","title":"Which Church Handles Squirrels Best?","summary":"Hey y'all, Coach here. I've been tracking a squirrel problem across the local churches here, and there's a lot to this! So listen to how they're trying to alleviate this—now, it's all kinds of churches.","date_modified":"2026-09-02T02:08:07Z"},{"id":"https://backpewcatholic.com/f/do-you-think-god-is-sending-you-to-hell","html_content":"Do you think God is sending you to hell, or saving you from it?
","url":"https://backpewcatholic.com/f/do-you-think-god-is-sending-you-to-hell","title":"Do You Think God Is Sending You to Hell?","summary":"Do you think God is sending you to hell, or saving you from it?","date_modified":"2026-09-02T02:07:31Z"},{"id":"https://backpewcatholic.com/f/god-is-more-patient-than-he-probably-should-be","html_content":"If God moved as fast in discipline as I want Him to move in blessing, I think I'd be in serious trouble!
","url":"https://backpewcatholic.com/f/god-is-more-patient-than-he-probably-should-be","title":"God Is More Patient Than He Probably Should Be","summary":"If God moved as fast in discipline as I want Him to move in blessing, I think I'd be in serious trouble!","date_modified":"2026-09-02T02:07:02Z"},{"id":"https://backpewcatholic.com/f/why-you-need-to-stop-caring-about-opinions","html_content":"Most people are full of it, right?
","url":"https://backpewcatholic.com/f/why-you-need-to-stop-caring-about-opinions","title":"Why You NEED To Stop Caring About Opinions","summary":"Most people are full of it, right?","date_modified":"2026-09-02T02:06:30Z"},{"id":"https://backpewcatholic.com/f/real-evangelization-its-not-what-you-think","html_content":"If you were put on trial for being Catholic, would there be enough evidence to convict you?
","url":"https://backpewcatholic.com/f/real-evangelization-its-not-what-you-think","title":"Real Evangelization: It's Not What You Think","summary":"If you were put on trial for being Catholic, would there be enough evidence to convict you?","date_modified":"2026-09-02T02:04:45Z"},{"id":"https://backpewcatholic.com/f/your-direction-is-more-important-than-your-speed","html_content":"Hey, your direction is more important than your speed. Think about that. A lot of people are going nowhere fast—busy, stressed, running hard, but running towards what?
","url":"https://backpewcatholic.com/f/your-direction-is-more-important-than-your-speed","title":"Your Direction is More Important than Your Speed","summary":"Hey, your direction is more important than your speed. Think about that. A lot of people are going nowhere fast—busy, stressed, running hard, but running towards what?","date_modified":"2026-09-02T02:03:53Z"},{"id":"https://backpewcatholic.com/f/fathers-doing-the-dishes-again","html_content":"Hey, after communion, what do you do? Stick around—I'm going to tell you what I do.
","url":"https://backpewcatholic.com/f/fathers-doing-the-dishes-again","title":"Father's Doing the Dishes Again!","summary":"Hey, after communion, what do you do? Stick around—I'm going to tell you what I do.","date_modified":"2026-09-02T02:03:17Z"},{"id":"https://backpewcatholic.com/f/is-your-cup-full-of-anger","html_content":"So a nun is standing in front of her RCIA class, and she holds up this cup of coffee. She asks, \"If somebody bumps into me right now and I spill this coffee, why did I spill it?\"
","url":"https://backpewcatholic.com/f/is-your-cup-full-of-anger","title":"Is Your Cup Full of Anger?","summary":"So a nun is standing in front of her RCIA class, and she holds up this cup of coffee. She asks, \"If somebody bumps into me right now and I spill this coffee, why did I spill it?\"","date_modified":"2026-09-02T02:02:47Z"},{"id":"https://backpewcatholic.com/f/give-parents-of-crying-babies-a-break","html_content":"I want to address one more issue that I see at Mass, okay? It involves crying babies.
","url":"https://backpewcatholic.com/f/give-parents-of-crying-babies-a-break","title":"Give Parents of Crying Babies a Break","summary":"I want to address one more issue that I see at Mass, okay? It involves crying babies.","date_modified":"2026-09-02T02:02:17Z"},{"id":"https://backpewcatholic.com/f/navigating-church-dress-marriage","html_content":"Church cleavage—yes, it's a thing, and we're going to talk about it.
","url":"https://backpewcatholic.com/f/navigating-church-dress-marriage","title":"Navigating Church Dress & Marriage","summary":"Church cleavage—yes, it's a thing, and we're going to talk about it.","date_modified":"2026-09-02T02:01:37Z"},{"id":"https://backpewcatholic.com/f/catholic-dad-jokes-for-the-back-pew-crowd","html_content":"Hey y'all, Coach here. I asked for Catholic dad joke recommendations, and these were the best I found! So, here are my top four in reverse order. I'll save the best for last—trust me on this one.
","url":"https://backpewcatholic.com/f/catholic-dad-jokes-for-the-back-pew-crowd","title":"Catholic Dad Jokes for the Back Pew Crowd","summary":"Hey y'all, Coach here. I asked for Catholic dad joke recommendations, and these were the best I found! So, here are my top four in reverse order. I'll save the best for last—trust me on this one.","date_modified":"2026-09-02T02:01:07Z"},{"id":"https://backpewcatholic.com/f/the-powerful-lesson-of-baby-sea-turtles","html_content":"Hey there, Coach here from the back pew. I want to tell you something about sea turtles. Bear with me—I promise this is going somewhere.
","url":"https://backpewcatholic.com/f/the-powerful-lesson-of-baby-sea-turtles","title":"The Powerful Lesson of Baby Sea Turtles","summary":"Hey there, Coach here from the back pew. I want to tell you something about sea turtles. Bear with me—I promise this is going somewhere.","date_modified":"2026-09-02T02:00:37Z"},{"id":"https://backpewcatholic.com/f/i-refused-to-listen-to-that-voice","html_content":"Hey there, Coach here from the back pew again. I want to tell you why this channel exists, okay?
","url":"https://backpewcatholic.com/f/i-refused-to-listen-to-that-voice","title":"I Refused to Listen to That Voice","summary":"Hey there, Coach here from the back pew again. I want to tell you why this channel exists, okay?","date_modified":"2026-09-02T02:00:07Z"},{"id":"https://backpewcatholic.com/f/we%E2%80%99re-all-broken","html_content":"Hey there. Coach here from the back pew. Want to clear something up about church, all right? A lot of people think you need to be worthy even to walk into a church—that you have to have your life completely together befo...
","url":"https://backpewcatholic.com/f/we%E2%80%99re-all-broken","title":"We’re All Broken","summary":"Hey there. Coach here from the back pew. Want to clear something up about church, all right? A lot of people think you need to be worthy even to walk into a church—that you have to have your life completely together befo...","date_modified":"2026-09-02T01:59:19Z"},{"id":"https://backpewcatholic.com/f/everyone-has-value","html_content":"Hey there, Coach here from the back pew. Good to see you again.
","url":"https://backpewcatholic.com/f/everyone-has-value","title":"Everyone Has Value!","summary":"Hey there, Coach here from the back pew. Good to see you again.","date_modified":"2026-09-02T01:58:27Z"},{"id":"https://backpewcatholic.com/f/best-homily-ever","html_content":"Hey there, Coach here from the back pew. So, I figured I'd start showing up here every now and then—talk a little bit about faith, Catholic life, and all the messy, funny, real stuff that comes with that. Not a theologia...
","url":"https://backpewcatholic.com/f/best-homily-ever","title":"Best Homily Ever!","summary":"Hey there, Coach here from the back pew. So, I figured I'd start showing up here every now and then—talk a little bit about faith, Catholic life, and all the messy, funny, real stuff that comes with that. Not a theologia...","date_modified":"2026-08-30T19:23:37Z"}]}