5 Surefire Ways for New Catholics to Get Involved in their Parish
Are you struggling to feel a part of your parish? Do you walk into Mass only feeling like your fellow Catholics are passing acquaintances? Tried different activities with no luck? Here’s the bad news:...
View ArticleMaking the Most of Lent as a New or Returning Catholic
Joining the Church this Easter or just going through your first Lent as a Catholic? Or maybe you’re getting serious about your faith again after many years away. Congratulations on all counts! Lent is...
View ArticleSpring Training with the Holy Spirit: How to Become Holy Spirit-Led
Just as baseball players head to spring training to practice and prepare for their upcoming season, I’ve found myself in spring training for something a little different: being led by the Holy Spirit....
View ArticleA Wonderful Prayer in This Distressing Election Season
I know I have been very distressed at certain points during this political season, but with much prayer, I have made peace with it, deciding to act for myself and let God’s will be done....
View ArticleMatthew Kelly’s “Resisting Happiness” Review & Book Giveaway
Matthew Kelly was key in my conversion to Catholicism. I was already on my way, as I was in RCIA and had decided to at least go through the process to learn more, but he tipped me over the edge into...
View ArticlePraise First: Why You Should Start Your Daily Prayers With Praise
Did you know you should start your prayer with praise to God? This was news to me after a friend shared this insight during a recent RCIA class in which I was assisting. But it makes sense, doesn’t it?...
View ArticleOne Convert’s Call for Catholics to Unify Instead of Divide in This Time of...
Calling all Catholics: Now is the time to be a saint, be JOYFUL, examine your own sinfulness and live your faith to the fullest. Let us unify amidst this great trial and use it as a time to growth...
View ArticleA Wonderful Prayer in This Distressing Election Season
I know I have been very distressed at certain points during this political season, but with much prayer, I have made peace with it, deciding to act for myself and let God’s will be done....
View ArticleMatthew Kelly’s “Resisting Happiness” Review & Book Giveaway
Matthew Kelly was key in my conversion to Catholicism. I was already on my way, as I was in RCIA and had decided to at least go through the process to learn more, but he tipped me over the edge into...
View ArticlePraise First: Why You Should Start Your Daily Prayers With Praise
Did you know you should start your prayer with praise to God? This was news to me after a friend shared this insight during a recent RCIA class in which I was assisting. But it makes sense, doesn’t it?...
View ArticleSpring Training with the Holy Spirit: How to Become Holy Spirit-Led
Just as baseball players head to spring training to practice and prepare for their upcoming season, might I suggest spring training for something a little different: being led by the Holy Spirit. After...
View ArticleOne Convert’s Call for Catholics to Unify Instead of Divide in This Time of...
Calling all Catholics: Now is the time to be a saint, be JOYFUL, examine your own sinfulness and live your faith to the fullest. Let us unify amidst this great trial and use it as a time to growth...
View ArticleIt’s Time to Pray the Liturgy of the Hours; Yes, I’m Calling You!
How did this year’s quarantine change your faith life? For me, it greatly deepened my faith and helped me reorder my priorities and discover what I want to be doing daily as a faithful Catholic. I went...
View ArticleMaking the Most of Lent as a New or Returning Catholic
Joining the Church this Easter or just going through your first Lent as a Catholic? Or maybe you’re getting serious about your faith again after many years away. Congratulations on all counts! Lent is...
View ArticleWhat the Birds Can Teach Us About Worry
Do you ever stop to notice the birds in the busyness of your day? Do you notice how they seemingly happily hop from branch to branch, sounding loudly in a near constant song? We are so busy in our...
View ArticleGive God a Minute…
I wanted to share something that has helped me in stressful moments of life that I’ve learned in the last couple of years… Give God a minute :). This is something I repeat to myself quite often when...
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