Do you feel as though your prayer life is unbalanced? We all do from time to time. Here’s how to regain balance and lead a more productive prayer life. Check out my article in the January 19 issue of Our Sunday Visitor. https://www.osv.com/OSVNewsweekly/ByIssue/Article/TabId/735/ArtMID/13636/ArticleID/13858/Faithful-share-tips-on-hitting-prayer-life-stride.aspx
We usually think about the Pro-Life Movement as something that takes place “out there.” But, did you know you can bolster the movement’s efforts from your very own dinner table? Here’s how: https://www.osv.com/OSVNewsweekly/ByIssue/Article/TabId/735/ArtMID/13636/ArticleID/13852/How-to-create-a-pro-life-culture-at-home.aspx My latest for Our Sunday Visitor.
One of the things I’ve resolved to do in the New Year is to post more items of interest for your enjoyment and consideration. Here’s one from Elizabeth Foss that fits both. Now she’s got me thinking about what my word for 2014 will be! Enjoy! http://www.elizabethfoss.com/reallearning/2014/01/surrender.html
On January 1, the Catholic Church celebrates the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God – a holy day that is easily forgotten amid the hoopla over the New Year. Here’s why Mary’s solemnity is so important and a few ideas for how to celebrate it. My latest at National Catholic Read more
We all know that the “nasty guy” likes to hassle folks who are trying to do good things for God’s Kingdom. This past week, it was my turn to be the brunt of his hassling. Toward the beginning of the week, both my business email and website went down, and Read more
Mary would love to be your handmaid, if only you would allow  her to be… http://catholicmom.com/2013/12/17/advent-with-mary-mary-your-handmaid/
It’s a bit late in the day, but not too late to recite this beautiful prayer to Our Lady of Guadalupe on her feast day! Please join me…
Virgin of Guadalupe,
Patroness of unborn children,
we implore your intercession
for every child at risk of abortion.
Help expectant parents to welcome from God
the priceless gift of their child’s life. (more…)