Why Spiritual Direction Is Good for My Soul
I vividly remember standing in line for Confession on a Saturday afternoon nervously fidgeting in the pew, my mind divided between praying a decade of…
read moreHow the Liturgy of the Hours Helped My Prayer Life Flourish
After the isolation of the 2020 COVID lockdowns, when all the churches in my area were closed and it was impossible to attend Sunday Mass…
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Catholic Social Teaching in Action: How to Follow in the Footsteps of Holy Men and Women
Often referred to as “the best-kept secret of the Church,” Catholic Social Teaching is central to our Christian faith, representing as it does our collective…
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What is the prayer of absolution?
This is the prayer that is offered by the priest during confession also known as the sacrament of reconciliation or penance. After one confesses their…
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Where to Cast the Net: Seeking God in Unemployment
Simon must have been exhausted. He had been fishing all night and caught nothing. He was a fisherman, so this wasn’t just how he fed…
read more5 Bible Verses That Remind Us of the Importance of Rest
For many of us, busyness can become a way of life where doing overrides being. We care for the sick, volunteer, build businesses, and raise…
read moreTurning to St. Joseph as a Rookie Father
As a rookie father of only five months or so, I often find myself turning to St. Joseph, the patron saint of fathers, during this…
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