Sometimes we need to do a little "house cleaning" for God's love to flood into our hearts. God loves us, but we aren’t always ready for his love. Many…
St. Francis de Sales would frequently meditate on Jesus in the arms of St. Joseph, and the image became a way he spread devotion to the saint. Devotion to…
The "Seven Fridays" devotion recalls Jesus passion on each Friday of Lent. Over the centuries the Church has developed numerous devotions that anyone can engage in during Lent. Besides…
Lent is the perfect time to practice silence, especially in our daily conversations on social media. During Lent, we look to Jesus’ Passion and death for inspiration on how…
MEDITATION OF THE DAY Why We Pray, Fast, and Give Alms Christian asceticism never aims at annihilating life in us; on the contrary its purpose is to liberate it.…
With their feast days in March, they can help us go higher in this time of preparation for Easter. Our liturgical calendar is filled with saints who lived colorful…
Ask God for strength to stay faithful to any resolutions you want to practice in Lent. It is a common custom among Catholics to choose various “Lenten resolutions” that…
Remember you are dust, and to dust you will return. The meaning of the celebration + On this day the Church celebrates the “day of ashes,” marking the…
MEDITATION OF THE DAY The Powerful Leaven of Grace Dear little brother, I received your last letter, and also the “Face of Christ” image which you sent me. I…