The holy men and women who lived through dark periods of challenge and uncertainty can guide and counsel us with their wisdom. Their words are
Our twenty-first century world does its best to keep us away from a contemplative life, away from the things of God. It is shiny, sparkly,
As I go about my day, I like to look for signs to remind me that we have friends in high places to help us
In my last column, I mentioned that we named our dog Kolbe. When I introduce him to people, I find myself explaining that he is
Sister Clare is neither a saint nor have any initial beatification steps been taken that I know of, but she represents the potential saint within
Joseph, “You are the quietest of those who visit peaceful homes” * My woodland is still heavy under snow. A fresh coating fell last night,
The lives of the saints captivate me. The Church, in her wisdom, elevates various saints as witnesses of what a life fully embracing Christ can
Catherine of Siena perfectly exemplifies how a person can be both faithful to the teaching of the Gospel while also be firm when injustice occurs
Catholics are encouraged to do a lot of spiritual reading in between all of our daily duties. Lucky for us, there are many spiritual classics
Temptations Temptations, we all have them. It is part of life. It is part of human nature and they will exist until we die. Adam
This month marks the one year anniversary of the passing of an extraordinary man, Fr. Arne Panula. While I never met him personally, I am deeply
I am sometimes amazed by the casualness of this generation, sometimes called the millennial generation. In some ways casual is refreshing but in other ways,
“Just do your best.” Chances are you heard that growing up, and even now may still hear it in adulthood. But it misses the mark
In Part I, we discussed a common misunderstanding of suffering among many Catholics. We looked at a specific type of suffering involving persecution. Now let’s
It’s no secret that young people are abandoning the church. The reasons behind the rebellion and abandonment are complex. No one seems to have a
The endurance of darkness is preparation for great light. -Saint John of the Cross Why We Need to Practice Reparation A few weeks back I
Family: The Basic Cell of Society Catholic tradition and teaching firmly upholds the great importance and significance of the family as the “basic unit of
As a wife and mother, I have several little routines which have become touchstones through the days, weeks and years. They are practices that are
In my last article, I discussed the idea of the lay vocation: that all are called to serve God using their talents in ordinary living,
Recently, I had the opportunity to visit the remains of Saint Peter the Apostle in the Necropolis at St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome. When I
Praying to the saints to intercede on our behalf is a particularly Catholic belief. It is a teaching and tradition that has been practiced for
With modern technology, we have become accustomed to receiving answers immediately. Long silences often make us anxious and frustrated. We become impatient and fail to
Losing a pet can be difficult. My neighbor recently lost her pet kitten. Her eight-year-old daughter began crying inconsolably when she learned of this loss.
There are many painful experiences that are a part of our lives this side of heaven. These can be emotional such as disappointment, heartache, betrayal,
