Is it far-fetched to say we Catholics cherish our priests? After all, they may not even know us personally; they may recognize our faces, but not know our names (though it's amazing how priests do remember names!). Still, they are our spiritual fa...

After growth and vibrancy during the lush and prolific seasons, sunstruck leaves in the treetops begin to age and turn. They slowly dapple with the passage of time. Drying and curling until no longer dense and vigorous, they are still beautiful—me...

October 25th is the feast day of Our Lady Queen of Palestine. What is the history of this title of Mary and how can we unite in prayer to her for those who live in the Holy Land, both on her feast day and going forward?Her Title as Queen of P...

We all have our favorite saints. And then we have our Favorite Saints. Beloved Carmelite St. Thérèse of Lisieux is one of my Favorites. I find endless inspiration in her life and her Little Way. We Secular Carmelites refer to our Foundress, St....