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

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Luke - The Gospel of Womanhood

Oct 18, 2021 by Cheryl Hadley

The Gospel of Luke records a surprising number of stories unique to his Gospel for their focus on women. In fact, Luke has been called the “Gospel of Womanhood” for this very reaso … Read more

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Where Do Saint Days Come From and Why Do Some Saints Have More Than One Feast Day?

Oct 12, 2021 by Cheryl Hadley

We Catholics are a celebratory people, and with good reason. Our salvation and redemption are inestimable gifts, and our Faith is rich in tradition, not to mention thanksgiving, … Read more

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Lessons from the Remarkable Life of St. Jerome

Sep 30, 2021 by Cheryl Hadley

St. Jerome is an unfamiliar saint to many Catholics. But he lived a remarkable life and he has so much to teach us today. This Father of the Church spent much of his life transl … Read more

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Let Jesus Take Care of Everything with the Surrender Novena

Sep 13, 2021 by Cheryl Hadley

"O' Jesus, I surrender myself to You. Take care of everything!"This simple and beautiful prayer spoke to me so powerfully the first time I saw the novena pamphlet here at The Catho … Read more

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St. Maximilian Kolbe: Founder of the Militia Immaculata

Aug 13, 2021 by Cheryl Hadley

You probably know St. Maximilian Kolbe as the Martyr of Charity, Saint of Auschwitz, and Apostle of Mary. He was all of this and more as Mary's devoted son and God's hol … Read more

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What We Can Learn From Sts. James & John - The Sons of Thunder

Jul 25, 2021 by Cheryl Hadley

The two beloved Apostles Our Lord nicknamed the Sons of Thunder, St. James the Greater and St. John the Evangelist, are among my biblical favorites. These two brothers are inspirin … Read more

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How Mary Became Known as Rosa Mystica

Jul 13, 2021 by Cheryl Hadley

Since ancient times, the rose has been associated with Our Lady. It is, after all, one of the most stunning, elegant, and noble blooms. It’s appearance, intricate; its fragrance … Read more

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How St. Anthony Became the Patron Saint of Lost Items + Your Stories of His Intercession

Jun 11, 2021 by Cheryl Hadley

St. Anthony of Padua is one of the most popular and beloved saints in the Church—and surely one of the busiest! Best known as the Patron Saint of Lost and Stolen Items, it's h … Read more

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What Is The Gift Of Corpus Christi?

Jun 04, 2021 by Cheryl Hadley

What is the Feast of Corpus Christi? Why is it a gift to you and me? What does it mean—this great and powerful mystery that is the very essence of our Faith? For Catholic foll … Read more

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8 Signs Your Soul Is Spiritually Dehydrated + How To Hydrate

May 13, 2021 by Cheryl Hadley

Spring holds the promise and evidence of new life all around us. We see it bursting forth with each new day and each new flower and tree. It is the season of rejuvenation, growt … Read more

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St. Joseph the Worker and the Sanctification of Human Work

Apr 30, 2021 by Cheryl Hadley

Since the dawn of creation, it has been the will of God that we share in His creative work. This call to work came from the Author of All Life, from the very beginning of Crea … Read more

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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

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About Cheryl Hadley

Articles by Cheryl Hadley

Luke - The Gospel of Womanhood

Where Do Saint Days Come From and Why Do Some Saints Have More Than One Feast Day?

Lessons from the Remarkable Life of St. Jerome

Let Jesus Take Care of Everything with the Surrender Novena

St. Maximilian Kolbe: Founder of the Militia Immaculata

What We Can Learn From Sts. James & John - The Sons of Thunder

How Mary Became Known as Rosa Mystica

How St. Anthony Became the Patron Saint of Lost Items + Your Stories of His Intercession

What Is The Gift Of Corpus Christi?

8 Signs Your Soul Is Spiritually Dehydrated + How To Hydrate

St. Joseph the Worker and the Sanctification of Human Work

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