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How Praying for Those I've Lost Has Deepened My Faith
My belief in the Communion of Saints allows me to rest in the hope that my prayers for my loved ones and all who have died may assist them in their journey toward heaven.
6 Truths About St. Joseph, Our Spiritual Father
While I have great love and admiration for all the saints, I have a very special relationship with St. Joseph, my spiritual father. He is one of the most beloved saints in the Catholic Church. His ...
What Does It Mean to be a Catholic Mystic?
Have you marveled at accounts of the saints who received spiritual consolations and supernatural experiences, then wondered how they achieved that "special something" beyond the rest of us? We ofte...
The 12 Promises of the Sacred Heart of Jesus
In the Catholic Church, the month of June is dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. This great feast in the Church is always celebrated on the octave day of Corpus Christi, the feast which celebra...
Lessons from the Pool of Bethesda - Do You Want To Be Well?
Have you ever noticed that in order to persevere joyfully and not feel depleted during certain seasons of life, you need a very specific spiritual focus? This is such a time for me, so I've been co...
Living Liturgically: Using Holy Water in Your Devotional Life
Catholics expect Holy Water to be present at the entrance to every church, but many don't realize that it's so much more than a Sunday ritual. It's an ancient and powerful sacramental of the Church...
After Pentecost: Catechesis on the Holy Spirit from the Saints
Celebrating the feast of Pentecost reminds us of the power and presence of the Holy Spirit in the life of the Church and in the life of the individual Christian. In fact, the Acts of the Apostles,...
Our Lady of Sorrows: The Seven Sorrows of Mary & How to Pray the Chaplet
Discover the Seven Sorrows of Mary, the history and meaning of Our Lady of Sorrows, her September 15 feast day, and how to pray the chaplet.
Five Prayers Taught at Fatima by Mary & the Angels
On May 13, 1917, the Blessed Virgin Mary appeared to three shepherd children in Fatima, Portugal with an urgent message for the whole world. Between May and October she would appear five more times...
Where Do Saint Days Come From and Why Do Some Saints Have More Than One Feast Day?
We Catholics are a celebratory people, and with good reason. Our salvation and redemption are inestimable gifts, and our Faith is rich in tradition, not to mention thanksgiving, honor, and praise o...
St. Raphael the Archangel and the Healing Power of God
St. Raphael is one of the seven Archangels who stands before the throne of God. He is also one of only three angels whose names have been revealed through Sacred Scripture. His name in various tran...
What Makes a Holy Vacation?
Is it hard to imagine the Lord at rest, given all He had to do in His short time among us? Did Jesus ever take a vacation? We know He kept the Sabbath, so He rested on that day in obedience to the ...
What, Why, and How: Make A Spiritual Communion
When we are unable to receive Holy Communion, Catholics are encouraged to make a spiritual communion. But what is a "spiritual communion," and how do we make one properly?What Is A Spiritual Comm...
St. Joseph: True Spouse of Mary, True Father of Jesus
With the apostolic letter Patris Corde, Pope Francis announced the Year of St. Joseph for 2021. I was happy to hear of Pope Francis' invitation to the Universal Church to honor and draw closer to t...
These Sacred Walls - A Meditation on the Parish Church
Recently my parish celebrated the 25th Anniversary of the dedication of our Church. To help mark the significance of the occasion, our church building got a mini-makeover. We reconfigured the space...
Catholic Encouragement for Single Parents: Grace for the Journey
Find hope and encouragement as a Catholic single parent. Discover God's grace, practical spiritual support, and faith-filled resources for your family.
6 Tips For Finding and Keeping Your Peace
Is it possible to experience peace, and live it spiritually, when things in your life seem to be imploding? Yes. Not only can you remain in peace yourself, you can bring it to others—regardless of...
Three Points on the Spiritual Life by St. Catherine de Ricci: 1) Detach, 2) Direct, 3) Accomplish
St. Catherine de Ricci (1522-1590, feast day February 13th) was a Dominican nun born in Florence, Italy. She was a great mystic with an intense devotion to the sufferings of Jesus. For many years C...
Did the Founding Fathers Use the Bible? The Ideals Behind America's Founding
Did the Founding Fathers use the Bible? Discover how Scripture, natural law, and Christian principles helped shape America's founding ideals and liberty.
St. Jude Thaddeus: Patron Saint of the Impossible
When I was a young girl, my grandmother kept a statue of St. Jude on her dresser. Since few things adorned her room, St. Jude was prominent there. She had a special love for him, and lived out her ...
How To Do Lectio Divina (Praying With Sacred Scripture)
Prayer is a necessity for living an authentic Christian life. In fact, prayer is not only essential—it is also our primary means of communicating with God. Of all the Church’s treasures, there is n...
What if the priest at Mass is in a state of sin?
Perhaps St. Teresa's vision gives us another reason to be grateful for the priesthood, while also reminding us to pray for our priests.
The Ascension of Jesus & the Holy Spirit Novena to Pentecost
The Solemnity of the Ascension of Our Lord, also called Ascension Thursday, follows 40 days after Easter Sunday and is a Holy Day of Obligation (in some locations this feast is transferred to the f...
9 Practical Tips to Help You Stay Focused at Mass
Let's face it, keeping distractions at bay during Mass is a difficult task for just about everyone.We're human. We live in a fast-paced world. We have so many things bouncing around in our minds th...