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Catholic Father's Day Gift Guide

Aug 26th 2020 by Whitney Hetzel

When I was a boy of fourteen, my father was so ignorant I could hardly stand to have the old man around. But when I got to be twenty-one, I was astonished at how much he had … Read more

My Heart Is Ready, O God. So Where Are You?

Aug 14th 2020 by Whitney Hetzel

“People see only the flat surface. Their vision is two-dimensional and fixed to the ground. When you live a supernatural life, God will give you the third dimension: height, … Read more

How Do We Confess Without the Sacrament of Confession?

Aug 14th 2020 by Whitney Hetzel

There is no doubt that the COVID-19 pandemic has affected all of us in profound ways. We have been affected not just materially, but spiritually. The critical spiritual effect is … Read more

St. Joseph’s 4 Lessons For Husbands and Fathers

Aug 14th 2020 by Cheryl Hadley

The role of the husband and father is, by God’s design, unique and irreplaceable. But in our troubled times, we are experiencing a crisis of manhood and fatherhood. God continue … Read more

St. Martin de Porres: First Black Saint of the Americas

Jun 22nd 2020 by Whitney Hetzel

St. Martin de Porres was the first black saint of the Americas. He was born on December 9, 1579 in Lima, Peru, to Ana Velázquez—a young freed slave of Native Indian descent—an … Read more

5 Tips For Building Community During Quarantine

May 4th 2020 by Jenny Ryan

Community.It is a word that stings right now.As an extreme extrovert, this time of social distancing has been painful. Zoom just doesn’t cut it for me. Book club over Zoom, faith f … Read more

The Wonderful Realness of Motherhood

Apr 27th 2020 by Whitney Hetzel

"Does it hurt?” asked the Rabbit. “Sometimes,” said the Skin Horse, for he was always truthful. “When you are real you don’t mind being hurt.” —The Velveteen Rabbit I th … Read more

How To Make An At-Home Prayer Corner

Apr 14th 2020 by Whitney Hetzel

I have friends whose purses are as well-stocked as a pharmacy. If anyone needs an aspirin, some chapstick, or a band-aid, they are always prepared. I'm not that person. Ev … Read more

5 Steps To A Beautiful Holy Saturday

Apr 9th 2020 by Jenny Ryan

Christ is in the tomb. This year we feel it and we know it in a particular way. We miss Jesus. We want to go back to Mass. We want to meet Jesus again in His sacraments. The Two M … Read more

How To Do Lectio Divina (Praying With Sacred Scripture)

Apr 9th 2020 by Whitney Hetzel

Prayer is a necessity for living an authentic Christian life. In fact, prayer is not only essential—it is also our primary means of communicating with God. Of all the Church … Read more

Virtual Pilgrimage: Do The 7 Church Pilgrimage At Home

Apr 8th 2020 by Peter Gohn

This Holy Week, many of us are searching for ways to bring the celebration of the Triduum into our homes. Without the ability to go to our parishes and take part in the traditiona … Read more

Good Friday At Home: 5 Tips For Families & Individuals

Apr 7th 2020 by Jenny Ryan

This is the third article in a new series on "How to Celebrate Holy Week at Home."On Good Friday we contemplate—and enter deeply into—the suffering and crucifixion of Our Lord. … Read more