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Have You Paused to Thank God For His Creation?

Feb 06, 2019 by Whitney Hetzel

“We are restless till we rest in thee.” St. Augustine One day last summer I hiked a portion of the Appalachian Trail with my daughter who was heading to college in th … Read more

Christmastide: The Celebration Has Just Begun!

Dec 20, 2018 by Genevieve Cunningham

What does December 26th mean to you? For most people it means that Christmas is over. But for the Catholic Church, it means the celebration has just begun. Many of us C … Read more

12 Steps to a Great Catholic Christmas Gathering

Dec 14, 2018 by Ashley Olik

Christmas is just around the corner: which means that evenings with friends or coworkers, and weekends with out-of-town relatives, are just around the corner as well.At this though … Read more

Reina Evangelizadora: Cómo La Virgen de Guadalupe nos enseña a compartir a Cristo

Dec 11, 2018 by Christina Gillam

Con constelaciones doradas en su manto y la luna bajo sus pies, Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe sigue capturando corazones hoy tanto como aquel día en la colina de Tepeyac en 1531. … Read more

A Short Examination of Conscience Based on the Beatitudes

Dec 03, 2018 by Gretchen Filz

In order to make a good confession, we must first make a good examination of conscience. Many of us are familiar with examinations of conscience based on the Ten Commandments (Exo … Read more

Let The Saints Guide You To An Extraordinary Life! A Lesson on Heroic Virtue

Oct 10, 2018 by Whitney Hetzel

The saints are as different as they are similar. Some saints lived short lives; some long ones; some saints were married, others single; some saints came from prominence, others … Read more

A Thankful Heart Is A Happy Heart (And It Starts At Mass)

Sep 26, 2018 by Whitney Hetzel

In one of Saint Catherine of Siena’s revelations, God the Father told her that “thanksgiving makes the soul incessantly delight in Him; it frees men from negligence and lukewarmnes … Read more

How To Offer Up Your Intentions At Mass

Aug 02, 2018 by Gretchen Filz

As Catholic laity, we often hear about "active participation" at the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass. We may think that "active" participation means "physical" participation—such as … Read more

Heaven's Window: Praying With Sacred Art

Jul 31, 2018 by Whitney Hetzel

Sacred art as a form of prayer was a subject explored in our Good Catholic's digital content series School of Prayer. This series talked about the tragic heresy known as “ic … Read more

The Power of Sacred Music to Move the Soul

Jul 24, 2018 by Whitney Hetzel

As a runner, I recognize that music has an effect on my emotional state and even on my psyche. I often run alone and love the solitude, peace, and recollection gained when running … Read more

Parenting Thoughts, Tips, and Prayers From Saints Who Were Parents

Jun 29, 2018 by Ashley Olik

I am not yet a parent. In fact, I’m not even married. So you might be thinking: “Why in the world is SHE writing this article?” Well, for two reasons, actually. … Read more

Dating & Technology: Bridging The Gap For Millennials

May 07, 2018 by Catherine McManamon

A few weeks ago, I went to see The Dating Project movie. After watching the documentary, I realized that it only confirmed my thoughts and feelings on how difficult twenty-first … Read more