Praying With Your Eyes: How to Get Started With Visio Divina
A picture’s worth a thousand words, they say. And recently, I’ve been using the practice of Visio Divina (“divine seeing” in Latin) to help me focus…
read moreSt. Columba and the Loch Ness Monster: Spiritual Lessons From a Strange Story
Almost everyone knows the legend of St. George slaying the dragon, but you may not be aware that several other saints are reputed to have…
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Faith in Action: Resources for Today’s Anti-Racist Catholic
As Catholics, we are called to recognize the dignity of every human life. Scripture tells us we are all made in the image and likeness…
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Head, Lips and Heart: Learning About Unity Through the Three Cross Prayer
I was a shy, nerdy child who steered away from being the center of attention. I preferred silence to noise, and my own company to…
read more Always Missing Something: What Missionary Work Taught Me About Longing for Home
As a medical missionary, following God’s call from Texas to Tanzania required a lot of preparation. I read books, studied Swahili, spoke to experts, and…
read moreVirtual Memorial Day Retreat: Remembering Those Who Serve
This weekend we dust off the grill, break out lawn chairs, and head to the first parades of the year. But Memorial Day isn’t just the unofficial start of summer. It’s a day to remember those who’ve made an extraordinary sacrifice.
read moreDid Mary Ever Perform a Miracle?
It’s good to clarify that Mary herself does not perform miracles; all miracles are an act of God. That said, Catholics do believe that Mary…
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