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The Imitation of Christ: A Medieval Classic for Today’s Catholic

Nov 22, 2019 by Cheryl Hadley

For over 500 years, a single book has been the most widely read devotional work, second only to the Bible. It has been translated into at least fifty-five languages and published … Read more

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Why Advent Is A Little Lent

Nov 12, 2019 by Whitney Hetzel

Steep yourselves in the meaning of these Advent days. And above all, pay heed to him who is approaching; think whence he comes and whither it is he advances; consider his purpos … Read more

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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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Remember: God Likes To Be Thanked!

Oct 29, 2019 by Whitney Hetzel

No duty is more urgent than that of returning thanks. —St. Ambrose I recently called a friend to ask for her prayers in a situation I was struggling with. A few weeks … 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

What Saint John Paul II Meant To My Catholic Faith

Oct 09, 2019 by Whitney Hetzel

I became a Catholic in 1991. To say that my faith was affected by the man who was pope at the time of my conversion is an understatement. At first I could not anticipate how this H … Read more

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9 Tips For Taking Kids to Mass

Oct 02, 2019 by Whitney Hetzel

“Let the children come to me, and do not hinder them; for to such belongs the kingdom of heaven.” —Matthew 19:14 I have been taking my kids to Mass for abo … Read more

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4 Surprising Lessons On Patience From Saint Bernadette

Aug 02, 2019 by Whitney Hetzel

The Good Catholic series Heroic Virtue focuses on the lives of the saints and the virtues that they model. One of these saints is Saint Bernadette Soubirous, whose life was an exa … Read more

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10 Catholic Quotes to Jumpstart Your Father’s Day Card

Jun 14, 2019 by Ashley Olik

Fathers are some of the most down to earth, practical angels we will encounter on this side of Heaven. How many times have we found ourselves saying: “Thanks for helping wi … Read more

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Catholic Father's Day Gift Guide

May 15, 2019 by Whitney Hetzel

When I was a boy of fourteen, my father was so ignorant I could hardly stand to have the old man around. But when I got to be twenty-one, I was astonished at how much he h … Read more

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Three Simple Ways to Grow in Holiness This Summer

May 08, 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

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A Guide to the Catholic Liturgical Calendar

May 06, 2019 by Gretchen Filz

Christianity isn't just lived. It's celebrated. That's because our faith isn't merely about doctrine. It includes a plethora of saints, historical events, and divine mys … Read more

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The Imitation of Christ: A Medieval Classic for Today’s Catholic

Why Advent Is A Little Lent

Memento Mori - Remember Your Death

Remember: God Likes To Be Thanked!

Wearing the Crucifix: What We Believe

What Saint John Paul II Meant To My Catholic Faith

9 Tips For Taking Kids to Mass

4 Surprising Lessons On Patience From Saint Bernadette

10 Catholic Quotes to Jumpstart Your Father’s Day Card

Catholic Father's Day Gift Guide

Three Simple Ways to Grow in Holiness This Summer

A Guide to the Catholic Liturgical Calendar