Journal

  1. The Four Last Things And The Hope Of Eternal LifeCatholic tradition speaks of four realities that await every human person: death, judgment, heaven, and hell. Known as the Four Last Things, they are not meant…
  2. How to develop a habit of daily prayerDaily prayer is a steady relationship with God, expressed through conversation, listening, worship, repentance, and gratitude. For Catholics, prayer is…
  3. St. Francis of Assisi and the Work of Rebuilding the ChurchSt. Francis of Assisi remains one of the clearest witnesses to renewal in Christian history. He lived during a period when the Church faced poverty, internal…
  4. The Incarnation: Why God Became ManThe Incarnation is the central mystery of Christian faith: the eternal Son of God entered human history and became truly man without ceasing to be truly God.…
  5. How to Prepare Your Heart for AdventAdvent is the season in which the Church teaches us to wait with confidence. The weeks before Christmas are more than a countdown to gifts, gatherings, and…
  6. The Spiritual Works of Mercy And Care For SoulsChristian mercy reaches beyond physical assistance. It attends to the person God created with an intellect, conscience, memory, and immortal soul. The Church…
  7. The corporal works of mercy in everyday Catholic lifeChristian mercy becomes tangible when love moves beyond good intentions and responds to a real human need. The corporal works of mercy give Catholics a clear…
  8. How To Lead A Bible Study On The GospelsA Gospel Bible study can become a place where people encounter Jesus Christ personally, hear the wisdom of the Church, and learn to recognize the movement of…
  9. The history and significance of the scapularThe scapular is one of the most recognizable signs of Catholic devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary. Usually associated with the brown woolen garment worn by…
  10. St. Thérèse of Lisieux and the Little Way of LoveSt. Thérèse of Lisieux speaks to Christians who desire holiness but feel limited by ordinary responsibilities, hidden weaknesses, or a lack of dramatic…