I lit each candle, whispering their names, and letting the tears fall. The sweet smell of melting wax and smoke...

My eyelids drooped as I scrolled well past bedtime, when suddenly I caught my reflection in the dresser mirror—face sallow...

I was in college and volunteering as a youth minister when I was introduced to the Salve Regina ("Hail Holy...

Today is Thanksgiving Day in the United States—a day set aside for gratitude and gatherings. We know well the psychological,...

A few years ago, we renovated our kitchen. We had bought our house from my husband’s parents and, along with...

“¡Viva, Cristo Rey!” (Long live Christ the King!) I can almost hear him—sounding out these words with a full voice...

I remember when my parents decided to start tithing in our church. I remember it clearly because they increased our...

Sometimes the fight feels futile. The rosaries, the novenas, the late-night pleas on your knees—they often feel, well, weak. Because...

As a teacher, I sometimes long to hear my students say what Jesus heard in today’s Gospel. “Teacher, you have...

Every single one of us has the opportunity to build our own intimate relationship with the Father. When it came...

I took a deep breath and tried to focus on the needs of the individual across the table from me....

My sister rolled her eyes and gave me that look. I shut my mouth and gave her an apologetic smile....

“Lemme see! Lemme see! I want to see!” Anyone who has been around children has probably hear these words countless...

Have you ever felt silenced or shushed by other people in your life? When I was a little girl, I...

He came around the corner with a twinkle in his eye and a proud smile on his face. “Mom,” my...

I wouldn’t say my mom is a coupon queen exactly. I have seen coupon queens, and they don’t mess around....

As my head hit the pillow, I could almost feel a wave of fluster flood my body, although I was...