Growing in Grace: Wisdom Learned From Gardening With My Mother
Growing up, my mother’s garden was my heaven. There was no other way to describe it. We were blessed to have a decent-sized backyard in…
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Our Lady of Guadalupe and the Joy of Knowing Her Son
Imagine the delight of my devout Native-Mexican mother-in-law when her sixth child, my husband, was born on December 12, the Feast Day of Our Lady…
Just for Today: Practicing Virtue in Prayer
As I neared college graduation earlier this year, I found myself in a state of constant restlessness and uncertainty. I had no idea what the…
Why Humor Is an Essential Part of My Catholic Faith
I converted to Catholicism during a season of struggle in my life. My parents were sick, and then dying. I will never forget going to…
What St. Paul Can Teach Us About Christian Joy
This past Lent marked the one-year anniversary of the pandemic in the U.S. Last Easter came — and went. Most of us celebrated from our…
Through the Lens of Love: How HONY Brings Us Closer
People always say a picture is worth a thousand words, but I think words are pretty valuable too. And so does Brandon Stanton, the…
Sean Connery the Plumber
“If you don’t laugh, you’ll cry.” That phrase has been said to me over the years by so many people – friends, family, co-workers… and…
Happy Lent?
My best friend, Sara, visited this past weekend, and I could not have been happier to see her in person. Since graduating high school, we’ve…
Smiles Everyone!
Thursday of the Fifth Week of Easter. We are called to be filled with joy as Christians. Pope Francis calls for it, Jesus calls for…
There’s something about a Christmas sweater that will always make me laugh. — Kristen Wiig
Today, gather any winter clothes you won’t be wearing this season and give them to Goodwill or another local ministry or nonprofit organization that accepts…
