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

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

Let’s Turn Panic Into Prayer

Mar 26th 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

7 Truths About St. Joseph, Our Spiritual Father

Mar 17th 2020 by Cheryl Hadley

While I have great love and admiration for all the saints, I have a very special relationship with St. Joseph, my spiritual father. He is one of the most beloved saints in the Cat … Read more

How To Have a Warrior’s Heart Throughout Lent (And Always)

Mar 11th 2020 by Cheryl Hadley

My Lent is generally one of serene, recollected repentance. I aspire to make very specific changes to my schedule, my prayer life, and my habits. It is typically a spiritually-fru … Read more

Why Confession Is Amazing + Prayer For Courage To Go To Confession

Mar 4th 2020 by Cheryl Hadley

Going to Confession is one of the greatest sources of grace available to us in our Catholic faith. In this Sacrament, the Holy Spirit continues to work in us through conversion an … Read more

6 Tips For Finding and Keeping Your Peace

Feb 26th 2020 by Cheryl Hadley

Is it possible to experience peace, and live it spiritually, when things in your life seem to be imploding? Yes. Not only can you remain in peace yourself, you can bring it to ot … Read more

Why Catholics Have Statues (And 5 Reasons You Should, Too)

Feb 17th 2020 by Cheryl Hadley

Throughout the history of Christianity, the Church has used art to tell its stories, teach the Faith, and educate the faithful. Stained glass windows, icons, paintings, an … Read more

St. Josephine Bakhita: From Slavery to Sanctity

Feb 6th 2020 by Cheryl Hadley

As she lay dying in 1947, St. Josephine Bakhita moaned, “Loosen the chains...They are so heavy!” Indeed, her life had been lived in the miserable bondage of slavery until … Read more

6 Tips for Wrestling With Doubt in the Spiritual Life

Feb 3rd 2020 by Cheryl Hadley

Doubt affects the lives of most Christians at one time or another. We can doubt an endless variety of things: the authenticity and translation of Sacred Scripture, the love of G … Read more

St. John Bosco: Heroic Father and Teacher of Youth

Jan 28th 2020 by Cheryl Hadley

Our age is an age of absent fathers. Both spiritual fathers and biological fathers have abandoned their responsibilities. Many have been told their role is not important. Countle … Read more

5 St. Francis de Sales Books That Can Transform Your Spiritual Life

Jan 15th 2020 by Cheryl Hadley

St. Francis de Sales (1567–1622) was a theologian, mystic, missionary, and spiritual director. He was also a prolific writer and the founder of a religious order. After a pr … Read more

Reach Out – The Healing Love of Christ Is Waiting

Jan 7th 2020 by Cheryl Hadley

Have you ever felt that you were too sinful, too unworthy, or too far gone to receive the touch of Jesus and experience His healing love? Do you struggle with doubt, or feel tempt … Read more

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