The Corporal Works of Mercy: Visiting the Prisoners

by Dr. Anne DeSantis

The corporal works of mercy offer tangible ways we can imitate Christ through loving others. One of those ways is by visiting prisoners. The incarcerated are those who may be serving time in prison. There are also a variety of others who are imprisoned. Prisoners are...

Short and Sweet Marian Prayers for Life’s Hectic Moments

by Rachel Padilla

There are many prayers that help us honor and beseech the Mother of God. Some are beautifully poetic but difficult to remember in moments of stress or frustration. Others are short, sweet, and easy to memorize. Here are a few of the latter type to help you turn to...

The Lighter Side Confession Stories

by Patti Maguire Armstrong

Going go confession is uniquely Catholic. It’s an awesome sacrament that brings our souls back to life and infuses it with sacramental graces. At Catholic gatherings, however, I’ve learned that many people have funny confession stories that only a Catholic can...

5 Heavenly Flowers to Plant this Fall

by Sarah Belle

Fall planting season is approaching and nurseries everywhere are putting out their autumn seeds. Perhaps you want to refresh your spring/early summer garden. Maybe you are hoping to get to that garden work you didn’t quite fit in earlier this year. Either way,...

A Better Prayer Life in 3 Easy Suggestions

by Dr. Anne DeSantis

Prayer is where relationship with God becomes real. Taking the time pray each day helps us to get to know the heart of God. There are a variety of ways to pray, and all are unique. The most important part about praying is to do it daily. This helps us to love God...

The Story of the Tortoise, the Hare, & the Bear

by Caroline Godin

Once upon a time, there was a tortoise, a hare, and a bear sitting in a classroom. Their teacher was Mr. Fox. Mr. Fox said he needed to step away for about 30 minutes. He wrote an assignment on the board for the students to complete before he returned. The tortoise,...