St. Josemaria Escriva: Embracing the Ordinary
I think we all have a friend who seemingly has been our friend forever, and we can’t even really pinpoint when that friendship began, or how. We just know that...
Be a Missionary to Ireland (Without Leaving Your Home)
When The Blessed is She team first discerned and decided that the theme of the Blessed is She retreats for 2018 would be Wild, I had no idea just how...
Our Lady of Middle Age
Stop for a moment and think of Mary. What image of her comes to mind? Maybe you think of a young mother holding a baby, like we see in countless...
What is Marian Consecration?
As Catholics, we have an incredibly rich spiritual buffet presented to us. Holy Mother Church offers prayers, devotions, liturgies, and traditions that speak to every personality and life stage of...
What I Learned from St. Francis Xavier
This year, the right arm of St. Francis Xavier is travelling across Canada, giving thousands of Catholics the opportunity to venerate the first-class relic of a Saint who is said...
Being a Light on Your College Campus
As a Catholic college student, it is easy to be tempted to despair at times when one sees the state of their college campus. The culture of college seems to...
Grappling with Generosity
Almost every evening as I head home from work, there is a homeless veteran perched at the end of the highway exit where cars line up at a red light....
The Annunciation: One "Yes" at a Time
The Annunciation is a marvel to me. As it should be, I suppose. You see, unlike so many women who hoot and holler with joy at the news of a...
Why You Shouldn't Wait to Volunteer
“Chips? Salad? Would you like dressing on that?” It took me twenty-four years before I volunteered for the first time at a breakfast program. Don’t get me wrong, I enjoy...
Loving God with Our Hearts, Souls, and Minds
We are all invited to be part of the world’s greatest love story. God’s ultimate desire is for us to become one with His complete and perfect love. And if...
MYSTERY: Discovering the Depth of the Rosary
Perhaps the best person to teach us about the life of Christ is His mother, Mary. After all, she was there with Him from the moment of the Incarnation to...
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...
