A Lenten spiritual plan for deeper faith and renewalLent is a season for returning to God with greater attention, honesty, and trust. The Church gives us forty days to prepare for the Paschal Mystery through…
Angels in Our Lives as Guardians and MessengersAngels belong to the unseen world of God’s creation, yet their presence is closely connected with the visible journey of every Christian. Scripture presents…
Opening the Heart to the Sacred Heart of JesusDevotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus is a way of contemplating the personal love Christ has for every human being. The image of His heart, pierced and…
Matrimony as a Lifelong Path to HolinessThe Sacrament of Matrimony is more than a religious ceremony or a blessing added to a civil marriage. It is a covenant in which a baptized man and woman give…
Learning to wait well in a fast-paced worldLife often moves faster than the human heart can reasonably absorb. Messages arrive instantly, schedules fill before the week begins, and professional, family,…
How to Organize a Holy Land Pilgrimage on a BudgetA pilgrimage to the Holy Land can be spiritually profound without becoming financially overwhelming. Walking through Jerusalem, praying at the Church of the…
The Call to Holiness in Ordinary LifeHoliness can seem reserved for saints whose lives included heroic sacrifice, extraordinary prayer, or public recognition. Yet the Catholic faith presents a…
St. Augustine on the Restless Heart and Finding GodEvery human life carries a desire that is difficult to name. We seek friendship, achievement, security, beauty, knowledge, and love, yet even good gifts can…
