5 Ways to Make Summer More Spiritual
At the start of every summer I am hopeful. I always think that the summer months will be full of time to reflect, relax, and recollect. I assume I will have more time to pray. Time to be rejuvenate...
St Michael Medal: A Powerful Gift For Military Personnel
Memorial Day is a day of honoring and remembering those deceased Americans who died in service to our country. We cannot help but to also think of those men and women who are currently serving, who...
Missionaries of the Poor: Everyday Heroes
"The more we are afflicted in this world, the greater is our assurance in the next; the more sorrow in the present, the greater will be our joy in the future." — Saint Isidore of SevilleI am headin...
"Now What?" 18 Inspiring Quotes for Recent College Grads
"We become what we celebrate. What are you celebrating?"— Matthew Kelly, Catholic speaker & authorCollege graduation. The word "exciting" does not capture the emotions this occasion stirs. (Sti...
Nine Unexpected Blessings of a Large Family
“Perfect families do not exist. This must not discourage us. Quite the opposite. Love is something we learn; love is something we live; love grows as it is ‘forged’ by the concrete situations which...
Recently a coworker and I were chatting about her daughter who was soon to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation. She had just completed the faith formation classes at her parish, and from the ver...
3 Reasons This Mom is Grateful for the Sacrament of Baptism
Saint Augustine said, "He who created you without your consent will not save you without your cooperation."As a mother, these words caused me concern. When my children were all young, and followed ...
4 Steps To Finding Detachment in a Busy Life
I once dreamed that I had passed away. I never saw my body, but I knew it was me. Being aware that I didn't belong anymore to this world, the only thing that came to my mind was that this couldn't ...
Be an Instant Hero: Our Mother's Day Gift Guide
Attention all sons, daughters, and husbands: Mother’s Day is fast approaching. But you don’t have to panic, we’ve been thinking ahead for you. We’ve lined up some great gifts your mothers are sure ...
Interview with a Nashville Dominican: A Day in the Life of a Nun
If you haven't seen this excellent interview with Sister John Catherine of the Nashville Dominicans, you don't want to miss it. Here she is interviewed by a non-Catholic Christian who seeks to bet...