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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.

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Memento Mori - Remember Your Death

Nov 12, 2019 by Cheryl Hadley

We are all going to die. Every single one of us. And, over time, so will all those whom we know and love. This reality can strike fear in the heart of even the most faithful … Read more

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St. Jude Thaddeus: Patron Saint of the Impossible

Oct 22, 2019 by Cheryl Hadley

When I was a young girl, my grandmother kept a statue of St. Jude on her dresser. Since few things adorned her room, St. Jude was prominent there. She had a special love for him, a … Read more

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Wearing the Crucifix: What We Believe

Oct 15, 2019 by Cheryl Hadley

Ours is a happily-Catholic home. You don’t have to get much further than the threshold of the front door to realize it. Like many Catholics, we display statues, holy picture … Read more

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St. John Henry Newman: In God’s Own Way and Time

Oct 09, 2019 by Cheryl Hadley

The October 13th, 2019 canonization of St. John Cardinal Newman, more commonly known as St. John Henry Newman, (and not to be confused with his elder St. John Neumann) was antic … Read more

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Living Little: A Reflection on the Little Way of St. Therese of Lisieux

Sep 26, 2019 by Cheryl Hadley

“The bigger the better” is the prevailing attitude in almost every aspect of our world today. Who actually aims low when they can aim high? The saying “Go big or … Read more

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The Battle Cry of St. Michael the Archangel

Sep 23, 2019 by Cheryl Hadley

The most extraordinary and staggering conflict that ever took place happened not between men, but in the heavens, before the dawn of man on earth. Sacred Scripture gives us this h … Read more

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St. Raphael the Archangel and the Healing Power of God

Sep 20, 2019 by Cheryl Hadley

St. Raphael is one of the seven Archangels who stands before the throne of God. He is also one of only three angels whose names have been revealed through Sacred Scripture. His na … Read more

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6 Ways to Deepen Your Relationship with Your Patron Saint

Aug 18, 2017 by Cheryl Hadley

Cultivating a deeper relationship with your patron saint(s) is one way to grow in your faith and in communion with the Church of the past and the present. These intimate friendship … Read more

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Our Lady of Mount Carmel: 6 Famous Carmelite Saints

Jul 14, 2017 by Cheryl Hadley

This article is the second part of a previous post: Our Lady of Mount Carmel: The Legacy of Elijah. Carmelites: Living Like Elijah Many faithful men went to Mount Carme … Read more

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July: Month of Devotion to the Precious Blood of Jesus

Jun 30, 2017 by Cheryl Hadley

From the time of the Passion, when Christ poured out His blood for our salvation, the faithful have practiced devotion to the Most Precious Blood of Jesus. In the month of July, th … Read more

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The Virgin Martyrs as Models of Purity

Jan 20, 2017 by Cheryl Hadley

In our society the virtue of purity seems “old fashioned” or “prudish” to many. There is very little today that is considered scandalous. Sadly, our culture … Read more

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How to “Choose” a Patron Saint

Mar 14, 2016 by Cheryl Hadley

Are you looking for a patron saint or heavenly intercessor? We receive emails nearly every week asking how to go about choosing a patron saint. Whether you are trying to pick a sa … Read more

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About Cheryl Hadley

Memento Mori - Remember Your Death

St. Jude Thaddeus: Patron Saint of the Impossible

Wearing the Crucifix: What We Believe

St. John Henry Newman: In God’s Own Way and Time

Living Little: A Reflection on the Little Way of St. Therese of Lisieux

The Battle Cry of St. Michael the Archangel

St. Raphael the Archangel and the Healing Power of God

6 Ways to Deepen Your Relationship with Your Patron Saint

Our Lady of Mount Carmel: 6 Famous Carmelite Saints

July: Month of Devotion to the Precious Blood of Jesus

The Virgin Martyrs as Models of Purity

How to “Choose” a Patron Saint