5 Reasons for Seeking Spiritual Silence & How to Begin
Silence does not come naturally to me. My brain is frequently spinning plates. I am inclined to "talk to think." Retreating interiorly in silence and prayer takes focus and discipline for us extro...
What is the significance of Mary's Name?
The name “Mary” helps reveal Our Lady’s unique role in salvation history.
Why The Two New Saints of the Catholic Church Matter to My Family - And Yours
The Catholic Church isn't some dusty institution clinging to the past. She is alive, vibrant, and constantly showing us that holiness is possible right here, right now, in whatever circumstances w...
Six Lies The Devil Wants Us To Believe
Ever since Adam and Eve tasted the forbidden fruit in the Garden of Eden, Satan has been harassing us. The efforts of the Father of Lies to distort the truth—and his attempts at convincing us to q...
Wellness: A Catholic Perspective
Wellness is one trend we’re actually glad to see! From green smoothies to mindfulness apps, the world is all about “wellness”—and for good reason. But as Catholics, we’re called to something deeper.
“Humility is the mother of all virtues; purity, charity and obedience. It is in being humble that our love becomes real, devoted and ardent. If you are humble nothing will touch you, neither praise...
A Patron Saint for Finding Patience: St. Monica
As a mother of nine children, I need patience. It is a daily requirement, in fact. However, requirements do not automatically produce results. If I had a nickel for every time someone said to me "Y...
5 Tips for Staying Catholic in College
Going to college is a bit of an adventure. It is a time to discern what God is calling you to do with the young years of your life, and a time to embrace life wholeheartedly. It is a huge change, a...
St. Rose of Lima, First Flower of America
August 23rd marks the feast of St. Rose of Lima, patron saint of florists and gardeners. St. Rose was canonized in 1671 as the first native-born saint from the Americas, known as the First Flower ...
Our Beautiful Queen: Lessons on the Queenship of Mary
One of the most beautiful and universal titles of the Blessed Virgin Mary is her title as Queen, honored on the August 22nd feast of the Queenship of Mary, the octave day of the feast of her Assump...