Saint Martin the Merciful
Whenever I pack to go camping, it’s inevitable that I will find myself asking the same question. Generally between stops at the store, and cramming sleeping bags, tents, cookware, rain...
Angels, an Artist, and the Capuchin Crypt in Rome
I felt the hard, uneven cobblestones beneath my feet and took in the views all around me with fresh, wide eyes. It was one of the first days of my...
The Synod on Synodality (+ Ways to Pray)
Confused about the current "Synod on Synodality" you have seen in your parish bulletin and maybe heard about in passing? Synodality is what God expects of the Church in the...
The 2022 Catholic Advent Devotional for Women
We know you're just starting to pour your PSLs and grab your flannel from the storage boxes, but can we direct your attention to the end of the year for...
Scripture Verses about Trust
Early in my teaching career, I learned that to have credibility with my students, I had to “say what I mean and mean what I say.” Young people have the...
Walking with Christ on Our Sea’s Swells and Shores
I had just spent another night sleepily clutching my Bible when I woke up in a rush, unsure if it was the next day or just a few hours later....
5 Ways to Renew Your Prayer Life This Fall
As summer slips away and we get ready to step into autumn, we notice a shift taking place all around us. School has begun for students of all ages. Relaxed...
The Holy Name of Mary
I always had a problem with my name growing up. I wondered why my parents didn’t give me an easy-to-pronounce name. Rocio, although beautiful when pronounced rightly in Spanish, felt...
Meet the Authors of "Loving God, Loving Others"
It's called Loving God, Loving Others: 52 Devotions to Create Connections that Last. We are just thrilled by the stories in this book that walk through six different rungs of...
Searching For the Words of Peace
I sat outdoors under Monterey cypress trees on a bench less than ten feet from the drop, looking over the sandy surf of Monterey Bay in California. With my laptop...
Tiny Sparks
I trudged along the river shore with determination. The seagulls swooped and chattered above my head as they maneuvered effortlessly in and around the river swells. I kept my head...
Scripture Verses about the Attributes of God
Jesus told us that He would send the Holy Spirit to remind us of all He said to us (see John 14:26). The Holy Spirit was sent to remind us....