About Cheryl Hadley

Cheryl Hadley is a wife, mother, and member of the Secular Order of Discalced Carmelites. She is zealous about the Faith. Her greatest desire is to know God and to make Him known. She lives a joyfully busy life in Cary, North Carolina, with her husband and three children. Cheryl enjoys writing, reading, and cooking. She lives life under the protection, inspiration, and guidance of the Blessed Virgin Mary, and has many beloved friends among the saints.

Articles by Cheryl Hadley

My Devotion to St. Agnes of Montepulciano, A Little-Known Yet Powerful Saint

Apr 20, 2021 by Cheryl Hadley

April 20 is the feast day of one of my favorite saints. She was not a child martyr like her Roman namesake. She was an Italian Dominican whom St. Catherine of Siena referred t … Read more

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

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

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. 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

Two Humble Martyrs of Wuhan, China

Jan 13, 2021 by Cheryl Hadley

More than a year ago, I had never heard of Wuhan, China, and I imagine many others could say the same. Now, Wuhan is a household word, one of the most recognizable location … Read more

Epiphanies: Divine Moments in Our Everyday Lives

Jan 06, 2021 by Cheryl Hadley

The Solemnity of the Epiphany, which we celebrate during Christmastide, is one of many epiphanies of the Lord—a revelation of "God Among Us" that manifested His presence and power … Read more

The Feast of the Holy Innocents - A Reflection

Dec 28, 2020 by Cheryl Hadley

Christmas is all things beautiful: consolation, awe, gratitude, and joy. Yet during this “most wonderful time of the year,” the Church invites us to ponder and remember … Read more

What's The Meaning Behind The Advent Wreath?

Dec 07, 2020 by Cheryl Hadley

While the exact origin of the Advent wreath is uncertain, one thing is undeniable: the use of this symbol is a longstanding tradition in our Christian faith, dating back to at l … Read more

St. Francis Xavier: Catholic Evangelist and Patron of Catholic Missions

Dec 03, 2020 by Cheryl Hadley

St. Francis Xavier is one of our most exciting and adventurous Catholic saints. He devoted his life to missionary work in largely unexplored places of the world. Historians comp … Read more

St. Joseph’s 4 Lessons For Husbands and Fathers

Aug 14, 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

Let’s Turn Panic Into Prayer

Mar 26, 2020 by Cheryl Hadley

How are you managing right now as we live through this uncertain and difficult time? We have probably all considered the same questions and scenarios when it comes to what &ldquo … Read more

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