At the Presentation, the Holy Family adhered to Jewish custom, not for their own sakes, but for ours so as to show us how to acknowledge the Authority that supercedes all human authority – God alone. Later in their lives, they would show us how to oppose wrongful authority even to the point of our Lord’s Passion and Crucifixion.
It seems all we talk about these days is freedom. But, being free on the outside isn’t the same as being free on the inside. Explore the difference between exterior and interior freedom.
The Rosary is indeed a perfect prayer, highlighting the lives of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph and reminding us of the truths of our Catholic faith. Some, sadly, think of it as tedious and therefore say the Rosary only on special occasions or not at all.
I’ll be sharing my path to healing and the wisdom I gained from it in my presentation, “Forgiveness is R.A.R.E.” at the Catholic Moms Summit November 13-15. Registration to this amazing online conference is open now. The best part is that it’s FREE!⠀
In the past several weeks, there have been 50 recorded incidents of churches, parishes, and religious statues being destroyed in the United States and Canada. That list continues to grow. This is a cause for great concern, but not for hopelessness. Buildings, parishes and statues are structures that can be defaced and destroyed, but our faith cannot – as long as we cling to Christ and his Mother.
Confusion and uncertainty can lead to hopelessness and even depression. Here are five things to do when you don’t know what to do.
As we hunker down during the social distancing requirements of COVID-19, a majority of us are faced with open pockets of time that weren’t there before. With the government extending the requirements to April 30, we’re in for a long month ahead. While the extra time and quiet can be a boon to our prayer life, it can also place a burden upon it. Our prayers can become rote and lifeless. The days seem to melt together and without our Sunday-going-to-Mass marker, we can slip into the abyss. At this point, you might find yourself stuck in a prayer rut.