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When Life is Less Than Perfect: Finding Comfort in the Holy Family

When Life is Less Than Perfect: Finding Comfort in the Holy Family

The Holy Family is a shining beacon of hope, the model we long for in this world. When we are tempted to despair, they are the remedy.

Simple Encouragement to Pray, Fast, and Give Alms This Lent

Simple Encouragement to Pray, Fast, and Give Alms This Lent

This Lent, pray with these nine Bible verses to keep your mind and heart at rest as we pray, fast, and give alms.

Come Away and Rest Awhile: How to Make a Desert Day

Come Away and Rest Awhile: How to Make a Desert Day

Looking for a way to ignite your prayer life? This Lent, consider making a desert day, a spiritual practice of silence and solitude to pray and rest with the Lord.

A New Year's Habit: How to Start Bible Journaling

A New Year's Habit: How to Start Bible Journaling

The new year is a perfect time to begin creating new habits, such as Bible journaling. Here are seven simple steps to get started on this fulfilling spiritual practice.

Remain With Jesus Under the Olive Tree

Remain With Jesus Under the Olive Tree

As we enter into Lent, Jesus invites us to remain with Him in the Garden of Gethsemane, as He prays Under the Olive Tree.