Our greatest act of worship is returning the gift of the Cross
What do you get the person who has everything? God is clear throughout the Scriptures that the act of giving gifts is central to his relationship with us. From manna…
It’s time to keep watch with Our Lord
“So you could not keep watch with me for one hour?” (Mt 26:40). For many years after my conversion, I never went to Eucharistic adoration. For me, it was shrouded…
Social media and the pursuit of Christian virtue
If you’re anything like me, you’ve spent at least some amount of time over the past several years considering your social media use. Worldwide pandemics, the ever-current news cycle, and…
How to pray the Rosary every day for the rest of your life
Unless you’re a nun in a convent, praying the Rosary daily can be a challenge for anyone. Over the years, many people have asked how I manage to pray the…
How to pray the Stations of the Cross during Lent and year round
On a recent visit to St. Patrick’s Cathedral in New York City, I was struck by the beauty of the representations of the Stations of the Cross. I always love…
4 things that hold us back from total surrender to God’s will
“Have you ever heard of the Surrender Novena?” I sighed and stopped mid-step. “Only because you’re the fourth person to mention it to me this week,” I muttered. I was…
Every hair on your head
I never considered myself pretty. While I didn’t think I was particularly ugly, I simply thought I was ordinary, if I thought about it at all. I never was the…
What Our Lady of Lourdes can teach us during Lent
Our Blessed Mother appeared in a radiant light to St. Bernadette on Feb. 11, 1858. Most people know about the healing waters at Lourdes, but do you know what Our…
Don’t forget what God has already done in your life
Have you ever found yourself forgetting the places where God has worked in your life — places where he answered prayers, healed you, or gave you clarity? Just a few…
Keeping Christ at the center of our relationships
Most Catholic couples have probably heard the common advice said in Catholic circles about keeping Christ at the center of their relationship. Praying together and encouraging each other in the…