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5 Ways Journaling Can Improve Your Spiritual Life

Apr 15, 2021 by Cheryl Hadley

For centuries, people have practiced journaling to record daily events, special moments, inspirations, thoughts, and even dreams. When we document both the everyday and the extraor … Read more

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Redeeming “Doubting Thomas”: The Apostle of Divine Mercy

Apr 09, 2021 by Ashley Olik

When we read the Bible at home, or listen to the readings at the mass, it's all too easy to simply read the story from beginning to end, think for a few moments, and then move onto … Read more

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Grieving a Loved One During the Pandemic

Mar 26, 2021 by Cheryl Hadley

Recently, my family lost someone very dear to us. This is a peculiar and difficult time in which to lose a loved one. We cannot grieve together in the same way, in perso … Read more

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St. Joseph: True Spouse of Mary, True Father of Jesus

Mar 19, 2021 by Cheryl Hadley

With the apostolic letter Patris Corde, Pope Francis announced the Year of St. Joseph for 2021. I was happy to hear of Pope Francis' invitation to the Universal Church to … Read more

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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