You want to know that your life matters. I know that because I do, too. In fact, I would dare to say that all humans want to know our God-given calling and its importance in life. We want to be drawn into something purposeful and good. The Christian tradition dares Read more
The custom of honoring Mary in a special way during May developed over centuries (and spread widely in the 18th and 19th centuries), pairing the month’s themes of new life and beauty with the one Christians have long called the “Mother of God” and the “Queen of Heaven.”
I’m excited to share Part 1 of my emotional intelligence at SpiritualDirection.com. The website is an outreach of the Avila Institute, a respected school of spiritual education and formation founded by author and educator Dan Burke. I’m grateful to Claire Dwyer, editor of SpiritualDirection.com (and an author herself), for accepting Read more
Carrying on the Joy of the Resurrection Resurrection joy does not belong to a single morning or a single season. When Easter arrives with sunrise services, lilies, and hymns, it signals more than a calendar date. It invites us into a way of living shaped by enduring hope. That hope Read more
Reflecting on St. Joseph, Spouse of the Virgin Mary, Terror of Demons, and Patron of the Universal Church.
St. Patrick’s Day isn’t just about green beer. Learn the real story of St. Patrick, his mission in Ireland, and why his legacy still matters.