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Why Our Patron Saints Bring Us Closer To God

Jul 14th 2019 by Whitney Hetzel

I have a number of special patron saints who I often turn to for intercessory help. Being a mother of nine children, I have certainly kept Saint Anthony busy, and he always comes … Read more

4th Of July: A Day To Reconsecrate Our Nation To The Immaculate Heart

Jun 29th 2019 by Whitney Hetzel

A day commemorated with fireworks, picnics, and backyard barbecues, we celebrate our nation's independence on the Fourth of July. Alongside all of the celebrations, let us not f … Read more

Five Prayers for Students in College and Graduate School

Feb 27th 2019 by Mary Kate Hetzel

As a graduate student, I often struggle with prayer. It seems like I rush from class to class, and study session to study session, and the only prayer that passes my lips seems to … Read more

A Novena to St. Paul the Apostle for Spiritual Conversion

Jan 15th 2019 by Ashley Olik

Have you ever had a "lightning bolt" moment in your spiritual life?This "lightning moment" might be exactly like it sounds: a striking, unmistakable moment of enlightenment.Convers … Read more

A Short Prayer & Reflection for the 4th Sunday of Advent

Dec 21st 2018 by Gretchen Filz

FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT: A TIME OF HOPE TODAY'S GOSPELMary set out and traveled to the hill country in haste to a town of Judah, where she entered the house of Zechariah and gre … Read more

A Short Prayer & Reflection for the 3rd Sunday of Advent

Dec 14th 2018 by Gretchen Filz

THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT: THE JOY OF ADVENTView The Catholic Company’s entire selection of Advent Prayer Books here. TODAY'S GOSPEL The crowds asked John the Baptist, &ldqu … Read more

A Short Prayer & Reflection for the 2nd Sunday of Advent

Dec 7th 2018 by Gretchen Filz

SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT: PREPARE THE WAY OF THE LORD View Advent prayer books at The Catholic Company here. TODAY'S GOSPEL "In the fifteenth year of the reign of Tiberiu … Read more

A Short Prayer & Reflection for the 1st Sunday of Advent

Nov 30th 2018 by Gretchen Filz

FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT: IN EXPECTATION OF OUR LORDView The Catholic Company's entire selection of Advent Prayer Books here.TODAY'S GOSPELJesus said to his disciples: “There … Read more

Sometimes Silence is Better than Words

Oct 2nd 2018 by Whitney Hetzel

Do you ever get the feeling that you have said too much? Whether in a conversation with a friend, in a discussion at work, or even just talking to my husband or my children, somet … Read more

7 Lessons Learned From Devotion to Our Lady of Sorrows

Sep 24th 2018 by Whitney Hetzel

The Church dedicates the month of September to Our Lady of Sorrows It's a devotion that has become a favorite of mine. As a convert, it took me a while to become comfortable wit … Read more

St. Michael Novena & Consecration Prayer for Spiritual Protection

Sep 19th 2018 by Ashley Olik

The Church celebrates the feast of the Archangels—Gabriel, Raphael, and Michael—on September 29th. St. Michael the Archangel holds the particular title of “Conq … Read more

A Prayer To St. Joseph To Protect the Church In Times Of Tribulation

Aug 30th 2018 by Gretchen Filz

During his earthly life, St. Joseph was the divinely-appointed guardian and protector of the Child Jesus and His Holy Mother. This God-given mission did not end when he died&mdash … Read more