They That Hope: The 2022 Prayer Pledge // Day 3
The evening of June 8, 1985 was a memorable one for Saint Thérèse of Lisieux. With her community of Carmelites, Saint Thérèse listened to the obituary of Sister Anne-Marie of Jesus, a fellow Carmelite Sister in a neighboring monastery.
They That Hope: The 2022 Prayer Pledge // Day 2
Let us hold unwaveringly to our confession that gives us hope, for he who made the promise is trustworthy. // Hebrews 10:23 Hope and trust. These two words roll off...
REMEMBER Series // Finding Friendships
Welcome to our Remember series, where we pause to reflect on how God has proven faithful in the past so to help us place our trust in Him in the...
Dietrich von Hildebrand // The Philosopher Every Catholic Should Know
I am personally convinced that, when, some time in the future, the intellectual history of the Catholic Church in the twentieth century is written, the name of Dietrich von Hildebrand...
A Little Guide to the Liturgy of the Hours
Christ Jesus, high priest of the new and eternal covenant, taking human nature, introduced into this earthly exile that hymn which is sung throughout all ages in the halls of...
5 Ways to Spiritually Combat the Winter Blues
One of my favorite things to do is to read past World Youth Day messages and homilies. They always leave me inspired and call me to live a life with...
How the Lord Has Gently Purified Me
This past Lent was the most transformative one I’ve experienced. It coincided with my Ovarian Wedge Resection recovery. During those forty days, Christ healed me not only physically, but spiritually....
How to Simplify Your Morning Routine
My days went from chaos to order when I made the decision to organize my time around when I would pray. All other tasks and duties revolve around my first...
The Beauty of the Incarnation
I recently finished Jesus of Nazareth by Pope Benedict XVI. The most powerful lesson I learned from this book was the startling reality of the Incarnation. The news that God...
Ways to Get Motivated (When You Haven't Been for a While)
The word "motivated" means, “having an incentive or a strong desire to do well or succeed in some pursuit.” Being a motivated woman is important. A woman of hope, a...
The Guardian Angels
Beside each believer stands an angel as protector and shepherd leading him to life. From its beginning until death, human life is surrounded by their watchful care and intercession. -Catechism...
Be a Spiritual Child of Padre Pio
Padre Pio said that, “Once I take on a soul, I also take on the entire family as my spiritual children.” I know this to be true. My son has...
