About Mary Kate Hetzel

Mary Kate Hetzel comes from a large Catholic family. A North Carolina native and Auburn graduate, she writes blog articles and works in product development for The Catholic Company. She is currently in Law School at Indiana University.

Articles by Mary Kate Hetzel

First Communion Gift Guide

Apr 7th 2020 by Mary Kate Hetzel

A lot has changed in these last months. What might have felt stable and dependable—our schedules, school, work, Mass, and events that were on the calendar—have largely been upended … Read more

COVID-19 And The Holy Family Hospital

Apr 7th 2020 by Mary Kate Hetzel

Uncertainty is the new normal here in America as we encounter the realities of COVID-19. But it's important to remember that families and organizations are fighting their own bat … Read more

Three Simple Ways to Grow in Holiness This Summer

May 8th 2019 by Mary Kate Hetzel

Although the new year begins in January, many of us think of summer and the end of a school year as a new time to start again. As a graduate student I definitely feel a desire fo … Read more

Five Prayers for Students in College and Graduate School

Feb 27th 2019 by Mary Kate Hetzel

As a graduate student, I often struggle with prayer. It seems like I rush from class to class, and study session to study session, and the only prayer that passes my lips seems to … Read more

Do You Need A Motto For Lent?

Feb 15th 2018 by Mary Kate Hetzel

St. Josemaría Escrivá is best known for reminding ordinary Christians to find sanctity in daily life and work. He once wrote, "Either we learn to find our Lord in or … Read more

Do You Struggle With Gossip? Read These Saint Quotes!

Dec 21st 2017 by Mary Kate Hetzel

The temptation to gossip is part of being human. But it's possible that our digital world—with it's constant use of instant communication and information sharing—makes it easier to … Read more

7 Practical Life Lessons From Pope Francis

Oct 15th 2017 by Mary Kate Hetzel

Pope Francis is a wellspring of practical and spiritual instruction in ways perhaps surprising and unlikely. Reading his words in The Name of God Is Mercy and The Church of Mercy ( … Read more

10 Quotes That Will Motivate You To Embrace Simplicity

Sep 15th 2017 by Mary Kate Hetzel

Most of us know what it's like to lose energy when we own too many things. Whether we realize it or not, it leaves us feeling less generous, less sure of ourselves, less clear … Read more

The Rosary and the Trick to Tricky Habits

Aug 31st 2017 by Mary Kate Hetzel

I started flossing recently. Most of the time, I floss in the car in between driving. I recognized flossing as a new achievement this morning in the self-indulgent, self-conscious … Read more

America Makes Her First Communion! A Photo Blog from the 50 States

Aug 21st 2017 by Mary Kate Hetzel

How great are America's Catholic kids? God Bless The USA, and all these cherubic (we're biased) Catholic children, too. Please join us in a prayer for all new First Communicants an … Read more

Christmas Stockings: Why You Should Stuff Them With Care

Dec 19th 2016 by Mary Kate Hetzel

We hang them with care. Why not fill them the same?When it gets down to holiday crunch time, stockings are often the last thing on our mind. Especially when there is so much stuff … Read more

A Pilgrim's Diary From World Youth Day: #Krakow2016

Aug 6th 2016 by Mary Kate Hetzel

Christine LaPorte of Oceanside, CA (@celaporte) guest posted for us on our Instagram feed from World Youth Day in Kraków, Poland. She returned home and shared more of her pilgrim … Read more

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