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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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.First: see, the thing … Read more

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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

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How To Experience The Sacred Triduum With Children

Mar 23, 2018 by Whitney Hetzel

Holy Week is the most solemn and glorious week of the church year—even more so than Christmas. Beginning with Palm Sunday, when Jesus entered triumphantly into Jerusalem, and en … Read more

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What's For Dinner? 10 Meatless Meal Ideas For Lent

Mar 08, 2018 by Catherine McManamon

Do you ever struggle to come up with meatless dinners for Fridays in Lent? We recently asked our Facebook followers what their favorite meatless dishes are, and wanted to share th … Read more

3 Ways We Can Become Spiritual Olympians

Feb 13, 2018 by Whitney Hetzel

Do you not know that in a race all the runners compete, but only one receives the prize? So run that you may obtain it. Every athlete exercises self-control in all things. They do … Read more

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How To Celebrate As A Catholic When It’s Ash Wednesday & St. Valentine’s Day

Feb 13, 2018 by Genevieve Cunningham

Catholics everywhere are talking about it."Ash Wednesday and Valentine's Day are on the same day this year. What do we DO?"No worries. The answer is actually pretty simple. We just … Read more

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A Short Examination of Conscience Based on the Beatitudes

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

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

How To Offer Up Your Intentions At Mass

Heaven's Window: Praying With Sacred Art

The Power of Sacred Music to Move the Soul

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

Dating & Technology: Bridging The Gap For Millennials

How To Experience The Sacred Triduum With Children

What's For Dinner? 10 Meatless Meal Ideas For Lent

3 Ways We Can Become Spiritual Olympians

How To Celebrate As A Catholic When It’s Ash Wednesday & St. Valentine’s Day