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acedia can make us think the spiritual is too burdensome

The Noonday Demon: Is This Spiritual Malaise Hiding in Your Ordinary Life?

The fight against acedia is really the fight to keep praying, to stay faithful to God, and to believe that God is present in the very place we are tempted to abandon.

Jun 28, 2026
Whitney Hetzel
Part 4 of Catholics in America

Thomas Fitzsimons: The Forgotten Catholic Founding Father

Meet Thomas Fitzsimons, the forgotten Catholic Founding Father who helped shape the Constitution and the early American Republic.

Jun 26, 2026
Cheryl Hadley
Part 3 of The First Catholics in America

The Carroll Family: America's Catholic Founding Dynasty

Meet the Carroll family: Charles, Daniel, and John Carroll, whose faith and leadership helped shape the founding of the United States.

Jun 23, 2026
Cheryl Hadley
Maryland: America's Catholic Experiment in Religious Liberty

Maryland: America's Catholic Experiment in Religious Liberty

Discover how Maryland became a refuge for Catholics seeking religious freedom & helped shape America's tradition of religious liberty. Part 2 in a 4-part series. 

Jun 22, 2026
Cheryl Hadley
Why the First Catholics Came to America: The Search for Religious Freedom

Why The First Catholics Came to America: The Search for Religious Freedom

Discover why early Catholics came to America seeking religious freedom, how Maryland became a Catholic refuge, and the role Catholics played in shaping religious liberty. Part 1 in a 4-part series.

Jun 16, 2026
Cheryl Hadley
View from a road in the mountains

Traveling this summer? Don't forget prayers and blessings for safe travels!

Whether heading out on your daily commute or a vacation,  it's important to always pray before traveling to ask for God's blessing and for spiritual protection.

Jun 13, 2026
Gretchen Filz
You Belong in My Heart: A Personal Reflection on the Sacred Heart of Jesus

You Belong in My Heart: A Personal Reflection on the Sacred Heart of Jesus

A personal reflection on devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, family faith, providence, and Christ's love through every season of life.

Jun 12, 2026
Cheryl Hadley
Catholic Gifts for New Dads

Catholic Gifts for New Dads: Meaningful Gift Ideas for New Fathers & Fathers-to-Be

Discover meaningful Catholic gifts for new dads and first-time fathers, from St. Joseph devotionals to personalized keepsakes and prayer gifts that will inspire, support and affirm him.

Jun 7, 2026
Cheryl Hadley
Catholic Father's Day Gifts for Grandpa

Catholic Father's Day Gifts for Grandpa: Faith-Filled Gifts He'll Treasure

Find meaningful Catholic Father's Day gifts for Grandpa, including personalized keepsakes, prayer gifts, books, St. Joseph devotionals & everyday items.

Jun 5, 2026
Cheryl Hadley
Living the Mystery of the Holy Trinity

Living the Mystery of the Holy Trinity

The Holy Trinity is perhaps the greatest mystery of our Christian faith. It is, in a very real sense, the remarkable mystery of God's own identity. 

Jun 4, 2026
Cheryl Hadley