Finding Empowerment as a Laywoman in The Church
When I relocated to the Boston area, I was fortunate to witness a moving homily from Fr. Joe, the priest at the parish I attended…
service
Beyond the Pulpit: Unconventional Ways to Serve Your Church
There are countless unexpected and creative ways individuals can contribute to their faith communities. Here are some lesser-known vocations and how they’re making a significant impact.
Who is Padre Pio of Pietrelcina? Examining His Inspiring Story of Faith and Trust
Padre Pio of Pietrelcina is one of the Catholic Church’s best-known saints and stigmatists whose life serves as a true testament to radical love of…
Lessons of Faith and Fortitude: Five Teachings From Saint Lawrence
I’m not sure where I first heard the story of Saint Lawrence’s martyrdom, but it has always resonated with me. Amidst all the theology and…
Community Service: How You Can Act on Catholic Social Teaching Every Day
During my many years of volunteer service (primarily in hunger relief organizations), I’ve witnessed a frustrating phenomenon. While people (admirably) tend to focus on opportunities…
How to Be a Saint-in-the-Making
In Roman mythology, Janus was the god usually depicted as having two faces, one that looks back into the past and one that looks forward…
How St. Francis of Assisi Offers Me Hope During Financial Setbacks
When I was a kid, I thought that when I became an adult and got a job, I’d be able to buy whatever I wanted.…
Mirroring Christ: What We Can Learn From St. Veronica’s Act of Service
It was the first time I was shocked after walking into a church. What took me aback during our family trip to Italy seven years…
7 Thoughtful Ways to Reach out to Others This Year
When the time for making New Year’s resolutions rolled around last year, I focused on some self-improvement goals – eating better, exercising more (never easy…
6 Simple Ways to Enrich Your Advent Season
When I was a nominal Catholic, I liked to pretend that I knew a lot about Catholicism. Realistically, I knew slightly less than the average…
