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St. Katharine Drexel: From Wealthy Heiress to Religious Founder

Mar 03, 2021 by Sarah Bolton

The life of St. Katharine Drexel shows the great impact of generosity and how powerful the gift of self can be. Her life and love for the Eucharist challenge us to pursue truth and … Read more

How Jesus is Both God and Man – And Why It Matters

Feb 26, 2021 by Cheryl Hadley

When we contemplate the two natures of Christ, the Divine and the human, we stand at the threshold of one of the most profound mysteries imaginable. That Jesus was both God and … Read more

St. Peter Damian: Model for Priests and Laity

Feb 21, 2021 by AJ Ohlhaut

On February 21, we celebrate the feast of St. Peter Damian, a reformer and Doctor of the Church who lived in the early 11th century. As a Benedictine monk who lived at a time when … Read more

Ash Wednesday 2021: Why Ashes Will Be Sprinkled

Feb 16, 2021 by Rachel Summa

Like every holy day since the beginning of COVID-19, Ash Wednesday 2021 will look a bit different.Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent. If you attend Mass in the United States … Read more

St. Claude de la Colombiere: Priestly Apostle of the Sacred Heart

Feb 15, 2021 by Cheryl Hadley

St. Claude de la Colombiere—Jesuit priest, confessor, and spiritual director to St. Margaret Mary Alacoque—was the first to support and authenticate her mystical revelations on … Read more

Love Is a Decision, Not Just a Feeling

Feb 12, 2021 by Whitney Hetzel

My husband and I first heard the words “Love is a decision” from a Catholic priest about five years after we were married. It was a bit of a paradigm shift. Even in the pre … Read more

St. Scholastica - The Power of Prayer

Feb 10, 2021 by Sarah Bolton

On February 10th, we celebrate the feast day of St. Scholastica. Most people are more familiar with her twin brother, St. Benedict, but St. Scholastica’s dedic … Read more

If The Walls of My House Could Talk

Feb 02, 2021 by Whitney Hetzel

As I write this, I am sitting in the only chair left in our living room. Boxes surround me, most of which are packed and awaiting tape and a Sharpie marker label. After … Read more

10-Step Checklist to Self-Examine Your Soul by St. Francis de Sales

Jan 24, 2021 by Gretchen Filz

"Have patience with all things, but chiefly have patience with yourself. Do not lose courage in considering your own imperfections but instantly set about remedying them—every day … Read more

Pope Fabian: A Saint For Our Times?

Jan 20, 2021 by Whitney Hetzel

Historians have often remarked that during long stretches of peace, when there is not much tumult or volatility, we human beings can be lulled into a sense of complacency. … Read more

9 Saintly Laywomen To Inspire You Throughout The Year

Jan 18, 2021 by Ashley Olik

When you think of female saints, who are the first women that come to your mind? (Actually stop and name those five!)When I stop to consider five female saints, I think of St. Ther … Read more

Your Free Guide to Keeping Spiritual Resolutions

Jan 15, 2021 by Whitney Hetzel

We are about fifteen days into the new year, and—if you are like me—you are already finding it hard to stick with your resolutions. Perhaps these resolutions were unr … Read more