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…
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…
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…
The joys of being a godmother
A godmother. There is almost something mystical about the term. Children’s fairy tales are full of these kind, magical figures who always make things turn out right. That enchanting impression…
Why you should trust God when your life doesn’t make sense
Let me know if this sounds familiar: You did well in your interview but didn’t get the job. Or, you met someone who made your heart skip a beat only…
Finding healing after child loss with Red Bird Ministries
Kelly and Ryan Breaux live in Louisiana, have five children, and are the founders of Red Bird Ministries. They have teenage daughter, Estelle Gabriella, and four children in heaven, including…
Maybe your vocation isn’t marriage — and that’s OK
Ever since I was a little girl in pigtails, I’ve been influenced to believe happy endings involve a beautiful couple riding off into the sunset to live happily ever after….
What cancer has taught me about my baptism
Have you been born again? This was a question I received frequently from customers during my days as a Walmart cashier. I always gave a resounding, “Yes!” After all, I…
Making the most of your single years
Being single can be a heavy cross to bear, especially when many of your friends are married and have children. For me, I’m at the point in life where women…
Why women need the Eucharist, according to St. Edith Stein
“All you need is love, love, love is all you need.” Like a lot of people, I grew up listening to The Beatles. My dad is a massive fan, and…