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While You Were Sleeping: St. Joseph, Pope Francis & A Good Night's Rest

Apr 23, 2018 by Ashley Olik

When it comes to patron saints and intercessors, Pope Francis has no shame playing favorites. He has made it clear in various audiences, such as his 2015 meeting with families in t … Read more

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God Calling: His Actual Words To Holy Women Through the Centuries

Feb 19, 2018 by Ashley Olik

Imagine how excited you would be if the celebrity, singer, speaker, or actor that you admire most in the world intentionally smiled at you and waved from afar, just to show that he … Read more

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Do You Need A Motto For Lent?

Feb 16, 2018 by Mary Kate Hetzel

St. Josemaría Escrivá is best known for reminding ordinary Christians to find sanctity in daily life and work. He once wrote, "Either we learn to find our Lord in or … Read more

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The Lenten Program: How To Prepare For Your Most Fruitful Lent Yet!

Jan 31, 2018 by Ashley Olik

Why does it always seem that as soon as we put away the last of the ornaments and decorations, Lent comes upon us faster than we can work off that last batch of Christmas cookie … Read more

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A Prayer for the Family by St. Mother Teresa

Jan 23, 2018 by Catherine McManamon

A Prayer for the FamilyComposed by St. Mother TeresaHeavenly Father,you have given us the model of life in the Holy Family of Nazareth. Help us, O Loving Father, to make our family … Read more

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Tips for a Holier New Year: Day 6 – Make Time for God

Jan 11, 2018 by Whitney Hetzel

Bottom Line Upfront: Make Time for GodHalf an hour's meditation each day is essential, except when you are busy. Then a full hour is needed "— Saint Francis de SalesThe truth is th … Read more

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Tips for a Holier New Year: Day 5 – Expect Temptations

Jan 10, 2018 by Whitney Hetzel

Bottom Line Up Front: Expect TemptationSaint Francis de Sales implored his flock not to be surprised when faced with temptations. In his Sermon on the First Sunday of Lent he said … Read more

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Tips For a Holier New Year: Day 4 – Conversion is Continual

Jan 09, 2018 by Whitney Hetzel

Bottom Line Upfront: Conversion is continual As we contemplate resolutions in the New Year, it is natural to think of them as significant changes that occur all of a sudden. Once w … Read more

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Tips For a Holier New Year: Day 3 – Think About Your Character

Jan 08, 2018 by Whitney Hetzel

The Bottom Line Up front: Think about your character Character is not something we are born with. It is something we develop through our habits on a daily basis. … Read more

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Tips for A Holier New Year: Day 2 - Talk To God Every Day

Jan 05, 2018 by Whitney Hetzel

Bottom Line Up front: Talk to God Every DayI saw a quote recently that said, "Until we believe that prayer is a good use of our time, we will not make time for prayer". How true t … Read more

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Tips For a Holier New Year: Day 1 – The Bare Minimum

Jan 05, 2018 by Whitney Hetzel

January is the perfect time to contemplate how to live a holier life in the new year, and the following post is the first in a six- day blog series devoted to helping you make some … Read more

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God's Mercies are New Every Morning, Not Just Every New Year

Jan 04, 2018 by Catherine McManamon

Ringing in the New Year often causes people to pause, review their life, and make resolutions for how to better themselves in the coming year.As a result, the gyms are usually full … Read more

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While You Were Sleeping: St. Joseph, Pope Francis & A Good Night's Rest

God Calling: His Actual Words To Holy Women Through the Centuries

Do You Need A Motto For Lent?

The Lenten Program: How To Prepare For Your Most Fruitful Lent Yet!

A Prayer for the Family by St. Mother Teresa

Tips for a Holier New Year: Day 6 – Make Time for God

Tips for a Holier New Year: Day 5 – Expect Temptations

Tips For a Holier New Year: Day 4 – Conversion is Continual

Tips For a Holier New Year: Day 3 – Think About Your Character

Tips for A Holier New Year: Day 2 - Talk To God Every Day

Tips For a Holier New Year: Day 1 – The Bare Minimum

God's Mercies are New Every Morning, Not Just Every New Year