Sir Winston Churchill was well known as a family man, a soldier, a politician, a war leader, and a senior statesman…but he was...
We hear the word “creative” often in our world and assume it only for certain people. False. But I am getting ahead of myself...
St. Josemaría Escrivá when speaking to the laity of his newly founded Opus Dei order, would often encourage, “Say slowly and in...
I have always had a heart for science. As a kid I wanted to be an entomologist, then an astrophysicist, then a neuroscientist,...
“I kneel before the Father, that He may grant you in accord with the riches of His glory to be strengthened with power through...
I used to think of detachment as this terrible thing. That it could be translated as giving up on hope, ignoring the desires...
Stewardship: Money has always been considered a taboo topic. For instance, it’s considered polite not to ask someone how much...
There are many virtues which people of all faiths and backgrounds extol. Courage, kindness, wisdom, love, and hope are...
The Camino The other day the doctor told me my feet changed after the Camino and that a series of x-rays was needed, but after...
What does it mean to be human? What does it mean to be fully alive? What is virtue? What is human flourishing? These were...
When the French Revolution aimed its cannons at the Church, Frédéric stepped forward… While a quarter of a million soldiers...
St. Joseph inhabits a quiet space within our Catholic tradition. He is, of course, the father of the Holy Family but, unlike...
We have so many expectations for the end of the year, as well as Christmas. Expectations for ourselves, for those around us,...
The days are getting shorter. And until this year, it’s never dawned on me how Advent is a season that actually has a lot to do...
“It is winter in Narnia,” said Mr. Tumnus, “and has been for ever so long...always winter, but never Christmas.” The quiet...
As December commences, the season of Advent dawns this year. Fittingly, December 1 marks two beginnings, making one think more...
It’s that time of year. Shop windows fill up with brightly-coloured, twinkly light holiday displays, and living room windows...
Feasting has certainly become part of many traditions, including during the holy days Advent and Christmas, but a less common...
The worship of the Eucharist outside of the Mass is of inestimable value for the life of the Church…The Eucharist is a...
“Yet, LORD, you are our father; we are the clay and you our potter: we are all the work of your hand.” (Isaiah 64:7) ...
Jesus, The Divine Prisoner of Love. It’s a title of Christ that great saints such as Saint Therese of Lisieux and Saint...
St. Anne and St. Joachim were married, St. Felicity and St. Perpetua were young mothers, St. Ignatius and St. Francis were...
In 2010, we were all introduced to the now popular holiday known as Galentine’s Day by the loveable Leslie Knope of Parks and...
While driving home on a random Tuesday night in college, I felt a deep sense of gratitude for the moment I was in. And it...
I want to do something radical for Christ. As I sit here post-graduation, my mind keeps wandering to what the most radical...
Ugh. Really? I couldn’t help but feel somewhat defeated, catching a glimpse of myself in the bathroom mirror as I sleepily...
Sometimes, settling down with a good book (or audio book!) can transform your heart just as much as an authentic chat with a...
Let me tell you about the time a religious sister used the term “Jansenism,” an old (but still present in some hearts,...
Endeavoring to grow in wisdom demands self-denial, but in this we will only be emulating our Savior who laid down His life for...
We can pray our hearts out, light those candles, crank out novenas, and sacrifice like never before. We have a God whose heart...
“Unless there is a Good Friday in your life, there will never be an Easter Sunday. The cross is the condition of the empty...
As young Catholic women, we’re always searching for ways to grow in holiness amidst our daily responsibilities. Life alone...
Recently, I’ve been struggling with a great deal of anxiety. Some of my worries have been little things really—apartment...
We’ve shared the reasons why we think Visio Divina is powerful, but have you tried it yet? Lectio Divina is a prayer in which...
Fasting for the most part is something that I do not look forward to. I do love Lent once we get to Easter. I have found that...
All year long, I count the days until New Year’s Eve. The smell of pumpkin bread at Thanksgiving dinner and the shimmering...
One of my favorite books is Till We Have Faces by C.S. Lewis. The plot of the novel centers around a woman who is notably ugly....
I’ve always been a girl with strong opinions about what I want my life to look like and have oftentimes straight up refused to...
Before I had kids, I had such a wonderful prayer life. Early mornings filled with journaling, scripture, and hot coffee. Hah!...
St. Anne and St. Joachim were married, St. Felicity and St. Perpetua were young mothers, St. Ignatius and St. Francis were...
Carolyn Shields The Passion has been told millions of times...but never like this.
Kathryn Trudeau The radical way
Emma Resstucia Where sin gluts, grace flourishes.