• If God is good; why evil?
  This eternal cry of man was asked by a young lady in my 8th grade Sunday School class. I gave the standard response of original sin and, in deference to the child, I threw in an analogy that Adam and Eve were “sent to their room” as a way to put it in perspective for… Read More »If God is good; why evil?
• Happy Easter
  Recently I was in jail to share the story of the Passion of Christ with the incarcerated and I mentioned how Jesus was left abandoned after He was betrayed by Judas. Every apostle – even Peter – walked away from Jesus when He needed them most. Indeed, not only did Peter abandon Him, but he… Read More »Happy Easter
• What’s in a name?
  Are You a Victim of Identity Theft? “And out of the ground the LORD God formed every beast of the field, and every fowl of the air; and brought them unto Adam to see what he would call them: and whatsoever Adam called every living creature, that was the name thereof.” Gen 2:19 (KJV) Here… Read More »What’s in a name?
• Tell Me About Prison Ministry
  I am asked this a lot and, like any other ministry, if you have the demeanor for it, it is a phenomenal ministry. I remember the first time I went to jail, about twelve years ago. I was nervous, and completely out of my element because I’d never been in the jail before and although… Read More »Tell Me About Prison Ministry
• What is Lent?
  What is Lent? On Wednesday, February 18, 2026, the season of Lent begins. Lent signifies a forty-day period of prayer, fasting and penance in preparation for the Easter celebration and while the etymological root of the word has been lost to time, its meaning has not and the lessons and practices – though quintessentially Catholic… Read More »What is Lent?
• Am I My Brother’s Keeper?
  Am I my brother’s keeper? Recently someone asked, “why do good people have to suffer?” I replied, “Because of original sin.” To which they said, “I know that, but why do I have to suffer when it was Eve who ate the apple, and not me?” The answer to this question is neither straightforward nor… Read More »Am I My Brother’s Keeper?
• Temptation
  (NOTE: This is chapter four of my book “The Sinner’s Survival Guide“) Temptation I was hounded by temptation for most of my life. I resisted it plenty of times but many other times I gave into the temptation. But it didn’t matter. Whether I resisted or not, I always felt guilty. Guilt from temptation is… Read More »Temptation
• What Church Should I Belong To?
  This can be tricky question to answer because no matter what I recommend I am sure to upset someone. But if I’m honest, (and I try to be) I can answer the question with decorum, sensitivity, and above all, truth and the first thing I would point out is that the last thing I want… Read More »What Church Should I Belong To?
• New Year 2026
  Happy New Year – Welcome to 2026! Where does the time go and how is it that I find myself in the year 2026 already? How did I get here? Simple; one day at a time.   We are linear beings who are tied to this string called time and pulled ever forward into the… Read More »New Year 2026
• Christmas 2025
  Christmas 2025 Did you ever in your life think that simply saying “Merry Christmas” could ever become offensive – to anyone? Times have certainly changed – and not necessarily for the better. Yet, through it all, there is a definite peace about the earth. Much like the blanket of new fallen snow that silently dampens… Read More »Christmas 2025
• The Boy In The Blanket
  The Boy in the Blanket God’s Love Found Its Way Into My BrokennessBY: LESLIE KOWALSKI You wouldn’t call my childhood the happiest one a person could have. Growing up in a tiny, run-down house as the tenth of twelve children—with parents who struggled with mental health issues—I certainly learned about the fear of God. But… Read More »The Boy In The Blanket
• Advent: The Dress Rehearsal
  Advent – The Dress Rehearsal One example of something different between men and women are dress rehearsals. Men hate them, but women love them and whether you like it or not, we have a very special dress rehearsal coming up. It’s called Advent. When we have important company coming over what do we do? We… Read More »Advent: The Dress Rehearsal
• Are You Saved?
  Are you saved? “Are you saved?” she asked me. “Absolutely, and I hope to be in heaven one day.” I replied. “Brother, if were are saved, then you would know you are going to heaven. When were you saved?” she asked“Just today” I said.“Well, Halleluiah!” she exclaimed. I knew what she meant, but I was… Read More »Are You Saved?
• Healed Before We Enter Heaven
  He was a well-loved, elderly priest in who fell and injured himself very badly. In fact, it was to be a fatal injury. He had been severely afflicted with scoliosis for most of his life and while he was about 5’10” in height, with his back disfigured the way it was he probably stood about… Read More »Healed Before We Enter Heaven
• How To Pray Effectively
  How to pray effectively We all pray, but do we pray well? People often say to me “I pray but nothing happens, why is that? Is God ignoring me?” No. The book of James says, “You ask but do not receive, because you ask wrongly, to spend it on your passions.” (Jas 4:3) But what… Read More »How To Pray Effectively
• We Are Body And Soul
  We are body AND soul Although we don’t see it, a sick soul can cause a sick body. The amount of people who ask me for prayer for physical issues that actually have a spiritual component to them is incredible. What do I mean by this? Well, we are made of body and spirit and… Read More »We Are Body And Soul
• Forgiveness vs Reconciliation
  Forgiveness vs. Reconciliation Christ forgave everyone; why can’t I? One of the hardest things to do, whether it’s in a prayer session or in life, is to forgive. This is because we look at forgiveness through our lens, not in God’s. Here’s an example. Let’s say that you do something to me and I forgive… Read More »Forgiveness vs Reconciliation
• Does God Still Heal People?
  I would have to say yes, but admittedly, I have a prejudice opinion. Why? because I’ve seen God heal over one thousand people. But, you weren’t there and you didn’t see it. I get that. Trust me, I fully understand this is a hard concept to grasp. It is even for some Christians, much less… Read More »Does God Still Heal People?
• What role does Faith play in prayer and healing?
  Let’s look at four healing stories in the Bible that demonstrate four different levels of faith. The shallow end of the pool of faith is found in Mark 9:17-29. LEVEL ONE FAITH: “IF YOU CAN…” “And one of the crowd answered him, “Teacher, I brought my son to you, for he has a dumb spirit;… Read More »What role does Faith play in prayer and healing?
• Introduction
  Introduction I didn’t do it. In fact, I didn’t do any of the things that you are about to read. I was there, and I saw them happen, but I didn’t do them. The fact of the matter is, I can’t do any of these things, only God can, and the good news is, that… Read More »Introduction

There is so much good information out there! (But here are some of my favorite links:)

Books:
Amorth, Gabriel. An Exorcist Explains the Demonic. Manchester: Sophia Press, 2016.
Clark, Randy and Mary Healy. The Spiritual Gifts Handbook. Bloomington: Chosen Press, 2018.
Daunton-Fear, Andrew. Healing in the Early Church. Eugene: Wipf and Stock Publishing, 2009.
Dawson, Steve and Mark Hornbacher, Ordinary Christians – Extraordinary Signs: The Word Among us Press, 2019.
Driscoll, Mike. Demons, Deliverance and Discernment. El Cahon, CA: Catholic Answers Press, 2015.
Fr. Chad Ripperger: Deliverance Prayers For Use by the Laity: Sensus Traditions Press, 2017.
Healy, Mary. Healing: Bringing the Gift of God’s Mercy to the World. Huntington: Our Sunday Visitor Press, 2015.
Herbeck, Peter. Welcome the Spiritual Gifts! San Francisco: Ignatius Press, 2011.
https://www.hprweb.com/2018/11/questions-concerning-the-charism-of-healing/ Accessed December 11, 2018
http://www.charismaticnky.com/what-is-a-life-in-the-spirit-seminar/
International Catholic Charismatic Renewal Services Doctrinal Commission. Baptism in the Holy Spirit. Vatican City: Palazzo San Calisto, 2017.
———. Charisms and the Charismatic Renewal in the Catholic Church. Vatican City: Palazzo San Calisto, 2015.
———. Deliverance Ministry. Vatican City: Pallazo San Christo, 2017.
———. Guidelines on Prayers for Healing. Vatican City: Pallazo San Christo, 2017.
Johnson, Bill and Randy Clark. The Essential Guide to Healing. Minneapolis: Chosen Press, 2011.
Kowalski, John. The Sinner’s Survival Guide, N.D. Self-Published. Amazon, 2017
Kowalski, John. From John 3:16 to Revelation 3:16, N.D. Self-Published. Amazon, 2016Kurtz, William S. Acts of the Apostles. Baker Academic: Grand Rapids, 2013.
Lozano, Neal. Resisting the Devil: A Catholic Perspective on Deliverance. Huntington: Our Sunday visitor, 2009.
Lozano, Neal. Unbound: A Practical Guide to Deliverance. Grand Rapids: Chosen Books, 2010.
Lozano, Neil. Unbound Ministry Guidebook: Helping Others Find Freedom in Christ. Clinton Corners: Jubilee Studio, 2011.
MacNutt, Francis. Deliverance from Evil Spirits. Grand Rapids: Chosen Book, 2009.
———. Healing. Notre Dame: Ave Maria Press, 1999.
———. The Practice of Healing Prayer. Boston: The Word Among Us Press, 2010.
Müller, Gerhard. “Luvenescit Ecclesia.” Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith. The Vatican: Vatican Press, 2016. 19.
Pope, Paul VI. Decree on the Apostolate of the Laity. Papal Decree, Vatican City: Vatican Press, 1965.
Ratzinger, Joseph. “Instructions on Prayers for Healing”. September 14, 2000.
Stayne, Damien. Lord, Renew Your Wonders: Spiritual Gifts for Today: Word Among Us Press, 2017
http://www.vatican.va/roman_curia/congregations/cfaith/documents/rc_con_cfaith_doc_20001123_istruzione_en.html Accessed December 10, 2018
The Holy See. Catechism of the Catholic Church. New York, New York: Doubleday, 1995.
Vigneron, Allen H. Pastoral Letter Unleash the Gospel. Detroit: Archdiocese of Detroit, 2017.

Healing and deliverance videos:

“A 50+ year old warning…” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4LWPcEo2gV0
“Healing – a Catholic Perspective” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FHMdVa9ouBE&t=4s
“Okay…so how does this relate to healing prayer” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FuCw8UT5y6c&t=53s
“Types of attacks” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oRH0Zif-cIU
“Who has authority to heal? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lTHbmRsS1e0

I also recommend searching the internet for any videos by the following people:

• Dr. Mary Hely
• Dr. Peter Williamson
• Dr. Raplh Martin
• Fr. Carlos Martins
• Fr. Chad Ripperger
• Fr. Vincent Lampert
• Fr. Gary Thomas
• Fr. Gabriel Amorth
• Fr. Jeffrey Grob
• John Wimber
• Randy Clark