The challenge of becoming a soul minimalist
Imagine a room. It is empty except for a few necessary things — maybe a chair, a fireplace and a lamp. You can just sit and be quiet, with no…
Imagine a room. It is empty except for a few necessary things — maybe a chair, a fireplace and a lamp. You can just sit and be quiet, with no…
I sat in adoration, conflicted. I knew what the Lord wanted me to do, but as a people pleaser, it was hard to send someone “bad news.” The Lord, however,…
Mercy: “compassion or forgiveness toward someone whom it is within one’s power to punish or harm.” I’d never thought of mercy quite that way, that God has the power and…
When I think of Lent, I think of self-denial, misery and general suffering often made manifest in cold showers and dessert-less meals. After the indulgence of the Christmas season, and…
Every year when Lent rolls around, we find ourselves facing the same question: “What should I do to live this season well?” In Stephen Covey’s famed book “The 7 Habits…
“It’s the most wonderful time of the year” I once relayed to my classes on Ash Wednesday. Not surprisingly, my students met my remark with questions, less-than enthusiastic responses, and…
Let me paint a picture: One day you’re sitting in the chapel, eyes fixed on the Blessed Sacrament, nose deep in Scripture, experiencing consolation and peace. Then, maybe two days…
Even after the overturning of Roe v. Wade, January holds a special place in the hearts of pro-lifers as we continue to pray and rally against the evils of abortion…
Years ago, during a specific season of anxiety and other struggles, I sought out the grace of God by going to confession. There, I told the priest the many worries…
For the last few years, our family has chosen a patron saint (or, rather, the patron saint has chosen us) through an online Saint’s Name Generator created by Jennifer Fulwiler….