The first time I read C.S. Lewis’ The Chronicles of Narnia I was an adult, pregnant with my third child....

Jesus looked up. Jesus noticed. Jesus saw the poor widow. She was alone. She used to have more. She missed...

There was a time when my desire for holiness became less about the Lord, and more about impressing people. I...

Today my older sister celebrates her wedding day. She spent many years joyfully participating in the family lives of her...

I have an enormous sweet-tooth. Candy, chocolate, ice cream. Crisps and crumbles, cakes, pie. Whatever. If it is a vehicle...

In today’s Gospel, Jesus weeps over Jerusalem because the people were missing so much. (Luke 19:41-42). He, their greatest gift,...

Today’s reading from the Book of Revelation depicts a strangely beautiful vision of heavenly worship, pointing to the end of...

The doorbell rang and I froze, dust rag in hand. Piles of laundry were still scattered across the couch, toys...

Today's the day we start down the road of hearing passages from the Book of Revelation in the daily Mass...

I am a planner. I love my lists. I love my agenda. I get great satisfaction from crossing things off...

Friend, I have become weary. I’ve been praying for something for more than half my life which, thus far, appears...

I live in California. Land of the sea, sun, and mansions. And sometimes when driving past the enormous castles that...

Nobody likes feeling put down, dealing with others tarnishing their good name and discrediting their standing. Imagine for a minute...

At the time I write this devotion, I am taking part in a nationwide period of fasting and prayer for...

At very low times during my struggle with chronic illness, I have felt that the little I had to give...

Raised to be a reader, I have always loved learning about the meaning behind words. I am fascinated by them....

Today we celebrate the dedication of The Basilica of Saint John Lateran. It is affectionately referred to as “the mother...