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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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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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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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. 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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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

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About Cheryl Hadley

Articles by Cheryl Hadley

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

Grieving a Loved One During the Pandemic

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

How Jesus is Both God and Man – And Why It Matters

St. Claude de la Colombiere: Priestly Apostle of the Sacred Heart

Two Humble Martyrs of Wuhan, China