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,
Watching Bishop Robert Barron’s new series Catholicism: The Pivotal Players which focuses on the Saints can be an antidote to the poison that is sometimes in
“Although her constitution was very frail, her spirit was endowed with such singular strength that, knowing the will of God in her regard, she permitted
Earlier this month I participated in my first ever retreat, called “The Retreat in Daily Life.” It was a week-long retreat which took place in
St. Thomas More, patron saint of civil servants, statesmen, and politicians, lived a life of moral courage. A 15th-16th century saint, More was poet, author,
As the new year approaches, you may be in a rush to set resolutions for working toward material self-betterment. The usual goals include weight loss,
Have you ever faced seemingly Impossible circumstances? If so, I hope this story offers you some encouragement on your journey to continue to persevere and
Social media has become a staple in our culture. Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc. are the main means of communication for many. We use it for
Every morning I take time to read about the Saint of the Day on the Laudate app. What inspirations the saints are! For those
A World-Wide Celebration On December 8, 2015, Pope Francis declared the current liturgical year to be a celebration of God’s mercy by proclaiming it as “The
Saint Teresa Benedicta of the Cross (Edith Stein) spoke about attending to the needs of our neighbor: “On the question of relating to our fellowman
Love is a Decision I heard a reference from one of the saints that “love is a decision”. In our culture and in Hollywood, love is
Pope Francis made the following statement in a homily a few years ago on the topic of the Holy Spirit in our lives: “This is
There’s a doctor-saint in heaven that has successfully interceded for several of my medical related intentions. He promptly answered my request for finding a compassionate
Discovering the transformational love of Christ is something that sounds challenging for some of us. Maybe for others, it seems to be an easier task.
It has recently been announced that Pope Francis has elevated the liturgical celebration honoring St. Mary Magdalene from a memorial to a major feast. This
One of the major criticisms that Catholics often receive from most Protestants and others outside of the faith is that we worship the saints. The
How often do we hear of a spouse (usually the wife) struggling in their marriage because of a lack of deeper, heartfelt connection? And
That Our Lady brings couples together is not news to me. But the unique love story of one such Italian couple that began with Our
