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Morning Offering to Feature 33-Day Consecration to Jesus through Mary for Feast of Immaculate Conception

Oct 28, 2016 by Gretchen Filz

"When you see the storm coming, if you seek safety in that firm refuge which is Mary, there will be no danger of your wavering or going down."–St. Josemaria EscrivaWe are encouragi … Read more

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Pray a Novena to the Patron Saint of Hope: St. Jude

Oct 18, 2016 by Gretchen Filz

St. Jude Thaddeus, cousin of Jesus and one of his Twelve Apostles, is the patron saint of hopeless, desperate situations and lost, impossible, or forgotten causes—and it is said th … Read more

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9 Ways To Turn Mindfulness Into "God-full-ness"

Oct 17, 2016 by Whitney Hetzel

Mindfulness is a popular word these days. It has been the subject of blog posts, podcasts, and conferences. There are courses offered on mindfulness. Mindfulness even made the cove … Read more

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Prayer of Blessing Against Storms from the Pieta Prayer Book

Oct 06, 2016 by Gretchen Filz

The Pieta Prayer Book is a classic resource for traditional Catholic prayers and devotions. One of the treasures of our Catholic faith is that we have prayers for all kinds of life … Read more

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A Patron Saint for Finding Patience: St. Monica

Aug 26, 2016 by Whitney Hetzel

As a mother of nine children, I need patience. It is a daily requirement, in fact. However, requirements do not automatically produce results. If I had a nickel for every time some … Read more

The Inseparable Link Between Prayer, Fasting, and Mercy: A Homily by St. Peter Chrysologus

Jul 29, 2016 by Gretchen Filz

St. Peter of Imola (406-550) became Archbishop of Ravenna in Italy, in his day the seat of the Roman Empire, giving him a very important role in the Church.His sermons were so powe … Read more

A Prayer to St. Joachim & St. Anne, Parents of the Immaculate Conception

Jul 25, 2016 by Nick Rabiipour

Below is a lovely reflection and prayer to Saints Anne & Joachim, parents of the Blessed Virgin Mary and grandparents of the incarnate Jesus Christ, from the USCCB (click here … Read more

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Can We Really Pray Unceasingly? 5 Ways to Try

Jul 04, 2016 by Whitney Hetzel

When I used to read this verse:"...pray without ceasing..." (1 Thessalonians 5:17)...my mind wanted to tab it under a certain category in my brain. You probably know those ca … Read more

8 Ways to Venerate a Saint

Jun 20, 2016 by Veronica Mena

Besides lighting candles and adding pictures of our favorite saints to our home altar, here are some ideas on ways to show devotion to the saints. In this way, we don’t just ask th … Read more

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Making a Place For Prayer in Your Home

Jun 13, 2016 by Whitney Hetzel

My mom became Catholic a few years ago. I was fortunate enough to sit in on many of her RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) classes. There was a group of about fift … Read more

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Four Simple Tips For Seeking Solitude In this Jubilee Year

Jun 04, 2016 by Whitney Hetzel

"I live in that solitude which is painful in youth, but delicious in the years of maturity.”? Albert EinsteinThis is truly an extraordinary year. The Church "opens wide the doors o … Read more

A Mother's Prayer for Her Children

May 07, 2016 by Genevieve Cunningham

"The loveliest masterpiece of the heart of God is the heart of a mother," said Saint Therese of Lisieux.Only a mother knows the depth of her love for her children. She is a be … Read more

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Morning Offering to Feature 33-Day Consecration to Jesus through Mary for Feast of Immaculate Conception

Pray a Novena to the Patron Saint of Hope: St. Jude

9 Ways To Turn Mindfulness Into "God-full-ness"

Prayer of Blessing Against Storms from the Pieta Prayer Book

A Patron Saint for Finding Patience: St. Monica

The Inseparable Link Between Prayer, Fasting, and Mercy: A Homily by St. Peter Chrysologus

A Prayer to St. Joachim & St. Anne, Parents of the Immaculate Conception

Can We Really Pray Unceasingly? 5 Ways to Try

8 Ways to Venerate a Saint

Making a Place For Prayer in Your Home

Four Simple Tips For Seeking Solitude In this Jubilee Year

A Mother's Prayer for Her Children