Consider it pure joy, my brothers, and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. — James 1:2-3 We’re all familiar with the famous tale of the How … Continue reading
We were made for relationship; with God first and then with each other. But how much time have we spent “relating” to one another beyond technology? In his 2022 Lenten message, Let Us Not Grow Tired of Doing Good, Pope Francis … Continue reading
“I will remember the deeds of the LORD; yes, I will remember your miracles of long ago. I will consider all your works and meditate on all your mighty deeds.” — Psalm 77:11 I know when one thinks of “homework” … Continue reading
It’s challenging enough, even for the most faithful Catholics among us, to keep our Lenten commitments. We’re all busy, and just the everyday juggling acts of trying to balance faith, family and work often can lead to forgetting to do … Continue reading
“We are no longer able to hear God – There are too many different frequencies filling our ears.” – Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI Everywhere there is noise, from the ever-present television, to the radio or podcasts in the car, … Continue reading
When we fall in love with someone, we want to know what they’re thinking, their likes and dislikes, and how they feel about particular issues. We do our best to get to know their family and friends, because it helps … Continue reading
You’ve probably seen those clever bumper stickers, the ones with cute sayings that make us smile or think happy thoughts while we’re stuck in heavy traffic on the way to the office or the supermarket. Some of the more popular … Continue reading
A few years ago, I was speaking at a women’s conference and a priest preached about the story of the Samaritan woman. Perhaps you have heard this story many times before, or maybe you’re not very familiar with it. Either … Continue reading
There is a story about my patron and favorite saint, the great female doctor of the Church, Teresa of Avila, and it’s centered on her encouraging her fellow Carmelites after they received the Sacrament of Reconciliation. The story goes that … Continue reading
When does Lent start? March 1st! Are you ready? Well, ready or not, Lent is literally right around the corner. It’s hard to believe as many of us, myself included, are still trying to pack away those Christmas decorations. However, … Continue reading
