Be Quiet. Amazing Things Will Happen.
Dutch-born theologian Henri Nouwen said that we are all called to be mystics. But, in a busy world with long to-do lists and lots of good Netflix shows to fill...
Prayers for the Single Life
During college, I’ve fallen into the trap of thinking I needed to be in a relationship. I felt pitied and ashamed of being single, but after much thought and prayer,...
5 Ways to Achieve Inner Peace
The world is busy. Long to-do lists, endless extracurricular activities, and plenty of prime-time television abound. And yet, when there’s much to do, value still abides in zipping our lips...
6 Steps to a Deeper Prayer Life
There's something to be said about the stillness of the morning, those moments before the sunrise when the whole world seems still. There's something to be said for praying during...
What Does Obedience Look Like to You?
Seasons. We go through so many different seasons in our lives, don’t we? And every season teaches us something. Right now my family is in a very crazy season. Recently,...
Quiet Witness in our Homes and Communities
Let's revisit St. Therese today -- such a powerful patron is worth a few posts! Elizabeth Foss shared this post on her blog about the Little Way in the face...
The Four Pillars of Dominican Spirituality
Today, we recall the spiritual life of the Dominican Order, on the feast of St. Thomas Aquinas (a Dominican himself!). Laurel Muff reflects on the meaning that Dominican spirituality has...
This Year I Will Delight
This all started with an idea I had, about how I could be really intentional about this year. I kept coming back to wanting to straighten my priorities, to listen...
Doing the Work that Matters
I want to remind you of something. We, each one of us, is doing His work... whether it be serving our families, babies, husbands, mother, fathers or whether it be...
Devotion for the Sacred Heart of Jesus
Throughout most of my life, I've had a strong devotion to and love for the Sacred Heart of Jesus. There are many reasons why, but I've picked seven today to...
The Opportunity for Retreat
A few years ago, I went on seven retreats every year. I prepared for weeks - buying supplies, designating small groups, collecting permission slips, writing talks, and forming student leaders....
Three Reasons I Go on Retreat
Going on a retreat can make such a difference, not only to our personal prayer life, but also in our family.
