Healing After Miscarriage
If you have ever been pregnant, you know the feeling of protecting the miracle growing inside of you. You know how your mind is filled with constant thoughts of the...
The Significance of the Angelus
Ever hear bells ringing at your church in the morning, at noon, or in the evening, and wonder why? In a time before smart phones and fitness-tracking watches, the...
Why We Need St. Oscar Romero
In October of 2018, Pope Francis canonized the seven newest Saints in the Church. Among them was Bishop and martyr, St. Oscar Romero, whose first feast day we celebrate today....
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The woman said to him, “Sir, give me this water, that I may not thirst, nor come here to draw.” // John 4:15 Thank you for these beautiful free wallpapers...
Unique and Usable Biblical Baby Names
Chilly weather does wonders for bringing couples together. It’s no wonder that the month with the highest number of births year after year is September, followed closely by August and...
Confirmation Gift Guide
“Angela, be sealed with the gift of the Holy Spirit,” Bishop Kelleher said to me on that spring day in 1991. “Amen,” I answered. “Peace be with you.” “And also...
First Communion Gift Guide
It was a beautiful day in May. The sun was shining, the birds were chirping, and all the flowers and trees were bursting with the beauty of spring. Upstairs in...
Resting with Sleeping St. Joseph
Recently, my husband and I meandered into a Catholic shop we had never been to before. We slowly made our way through the aisles taking inventory of what was offered....
How to Make a Holy Hour
You have probably heard the popular Bible verse, “Be still and know that I am God.” But do you know the context of where this verse is in the Bible?...
The History + Meaning Behind the St. Patrick's Day Parade
Who is this man we celebrate today? In the 4th century, Maewyn Succat was born in Britain to a family with Roman citizenship. At just sixteen years old, he was...
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While he was still speaking, behold, a bright cloud cast a shadow over them, then from the cloud came a voice that said, “This is my beloved Son, with whom...
Spring Cleaning Your Soul
I absolutely love spring. The last of the dirty snow piles melt away, the ice thaws, the gray skies slowly shift back to sunshine. Fresh breezes flow through open windows....