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...
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...
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...
3 Ways to Have a Fruitful Lent
As Lent is the time for greater love, listen to Jesus’ thirst…He knows your weakness. He wants only your love, wants only the chance to love you. -Saint Teresa of...
Maturing in Faith: Childish vs. Childlike Faith
I frequently contemplate the gift of genuine faith, and how it is the foundation of our lives. Yet, so many things yield to mold our faith. For example, different virtues...
Prayer Pledge 2018: Wrap Up // Night Prayer Excerpt
From the Gospel Canticle of Night Prayer (The Liturgy of the Hours) Protect us, Lord, as we stay awake; watch over us as we sleep, that awake, we may keep...
Everything You Need to Know About Catholic Bible Journaling (Tools + Resources)
You've received your Blessed Is She Bible. You've flipped through its pages and familiarized yourself with the layout. Now, you want start Bible journaling. But you've never done it before, and...
Prayer Pledge 2018: Wrap Up // The Angelus
The Angelus The Angel of the Lord declared to Mary: And she conceived of the Holy Spirit. Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee; blessed art thou...
Prayer Pledge 2018: Wrap Up // The Morning Offering
The Morning Offering O Jesus, through the Immaculate Heart of Mary, I offer you my prayers, works, joys, and sufferings of this day for all the intentions of your Sacred...
The 2018 FOCUS Student Leadership Summit (SLS)
I spent my college years at a small state school without much of a Newman Center. I found some community at the Baptist Student Union, went to daily Mass when...
Prayer Pledge 2018: Supplication // Day 5
A Prayer for Priests and Bishops O God, who has appointed Your only-begotten Son to be the eternal High Priest for the glory of Your Majesty and the salvation of...
Prayer Pledge 2018: Supplication // Day 4
Litany of St. Paul Antiphon: Thou hast proved me and known me: Thou hast known my sitting down and my rising up. V. The great Saint Paul, the vessel of...
