Catholic Simplicity: Soulful Minimalism
At long last, winter is giving way to warmer temperatures and spring is on the horizon. More sunshine, more time outside, and spring cleaning. I love purging the clutter and...
Renewal and Encouragement for Lent
Like a new year, Ash Wednesday can come with excitement, plans, and goals. We are determined that this Lent will be the best Lent ever! Perhaps you had at the...
Believing I'm Beloved
I stand in line in the grocery store, and my line of vision drifts to the magazine stand next to me. And suddenly, I’m inundated with images of women. Women...
Awesome Catholic Apps
Many people are disengaging from their smartphones and tablets. They're deleting apps and shutting down their social media profiles. So often, it seems that when something becomes such a big...
Rejoice + Exult
Rejoice, Jerusalem, and all who love her. Be joyful, all who were in mourning; Exult and be satisfied at her consoling breast. -Introit, Laetare Sunday Reflect Let the period of...
Finding God in the Midst of Grief
My dad died suddenly two years ago. The day was traumatic and a lot like I imagine hell to be; a disorienting collapse of reality, overwhelming fear, and plain old...
The Healing Power of Confession in My Life
To be loved but not known is comforting but superficial. To be known and not loved is our greatest fear. But to be fully known and truly loved is, well,...
The Heart’s Search for Community: Daphne du Maurier’s 'The Scapegoat'
When it comes to development of our spiritual and social lives, the type of journey we set out on comes in a variety of forms. I think of the hobbits...
How the Church Can Support Single People
God has given us the gift of life! To live our lives well involves commitments and decisions that can be daunting and intimidating, even more so if you are trying...
Purpose + Guidance
God has created me to do Him some definite service. He has committed some work to me which He has not committed to another. I have my mission. I may...
How to Cultivate Hope When You're Not Feeling It
Many of us are facing the longest, coldest, most dreary part of the year. Winter has us in its grasp and we’re immersed in the penitential season of Lent. Now...
How to Choose Songs for Mass: A Guide for Music Ministers
Music ministry is probably one of the most debated aspects of the Mass. Personally, as a very musical person, I find that music can either be the element that most...
