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The Meaning & Hope in the Assumption of Mary

Aug 15, 2024 by Cheryl Hadley

As we celebrate the Solemnity of the Assumption of Mary, the Church reminds us of her singular role and honors her as the Queen of Heaven, first among the saints. What should Catho … Read more

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6 Reasons to Cultivate a Devotion to the Precious Blood

Jul 11, 2024 by Cheryl Hadley

During the month of July, the Church invites us to grow in our love and devotion to the Precious Blood of Christ. Although Pope Pius IX instituted this feast in 1849, the devoti … Read more

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Confirmed in Christ: Receiving the Gifts of the Holy Spirit

May 14, 2024 by Cheryl Hadley

Do you remember your Confirmation? Mine took place over 40 years ago, but sadly, as a teenager, I did not study or ponder the Gifts of the Holy Spirit sealed in me on my Confirm … Read more

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6 Reasons St. Joseph is the Terror of Demons

Mar 15, 2024 by Cheryl Hadley

He is one of the most important figures in salvation history. He is the most powerful saint in heaven, beloved and honored by Catholics for centuries. Yet little is known of t … Read more

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RCIA - What to Know & Why It Should Inspire Us

Mar 13, 2024 by Cheryl Hadley

Every year during the Easter Vigil Mass, the Church welcomes thousands of new Catholics into the fold. She celebrates the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) on Holy Satu … Read more

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In Memoriam - Remembering Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI

Jan 03, 2024 by Cheryl Hadley

On December 31st, 2022, as Catholics said goodbye to that year, we also said farewell to one of the most revered theologians in the Catholic Church. Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI p … Read more

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Purgatory: Why We Believe & What We Can Do

Nov 01, 2023 by Cheryl Hadley

After growth and vibrancy during the lush and prolific seasons, sunstruck leaves in the treetops begin to age and turn. They slowly dapple with the passage of time. Drying and c … Read more

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Lessons Learned at the Feet of St. Thérèse

Sep 29, 2023 by Cheryl Hadley

We all have our favorite saints. And then we have our Favorite Saints. Beloved Carmelite St. Thérèse of Lisieux is one of my Favorites. I find endless inspiration in her life … Read more

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6 Saints Who Took Flight & What They Teach Us

Sep 15, 2023 by Cheryl Hadley

There's more to holiness and sainthood than extraordinary phenomena, but we are all intrigued when we read of the saints who exhibited such gifts. Levitation is one manifestatio … Read more

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God on the Mountaintop: 7 Important Mountains in the Bible

Aug 31, 2023 by Cheryl Hadley

I know many people whose "happy place" is the beach. Mine is the mountains. The grandeur, immensity, faraway beauty, and winding ascent to the heavens call to me in a special way. … Read more

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5 Ways to Honor the Immaculate Heart This Month

Aug 29, 2023 by Cheryl Hadley

Did you know that the Church designates each month of the year to honor a specific devotional theme? This allows the faithful to unite in prayer throughout the liturgical year a … Read more

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6 Facts About St. John Eudes and the Sacred & Immaculate Hearts

Aug 24, 2023 by Cheryl Hadley

Devotion to the Sacred and Immaculate Hearts seems timeless to modern-day Catholics. Today it's a given that we honor their purity and sacrificial love, but that was not always … Read more

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Church & Faith Articles

The Meaning & Hope in the Assumption of Mary

6 Reasons to Cultivate a Devotion to the Precious Blood

Confirmed in Christ: Receiving the Gifts of the Holy Spirit

6 Reasons St. Joseph is the Terror of Demons

RCIA - What to Know & Why It Should Inspire Us

In Memoriam - Remembering Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI

Purgatory: Why We Believe & What We Can Do

Lessons Learned at the Feet of St. Thérèse

6 Saints Who Took Flight & What They Teach Us

God on the Mountaintop: 7 Important Mountains in the Bible

5 Ways to Honor the Immaculate Heart This Month

6 Facts About St. John Eudes and the Sacred & Immaculate Hearts