Soon-to-be beatified, Fulton Sheen once said, “God does not love us because we are valuable. We are valuable because God loves us.” His wit and wisdom always brings me comfort and keeps my intellect sharp as well. I believe that Sheen’s close relationship with God is...
I was recently talking to my sister-in-law about gratitude. We both married into this wonderful family and come from completely different backgrounds, so it was fascinating to hear her take on gratitude and compare it to what I’ve traditionally thought. Currently, I...
The month of November is dedicated to the poor souls in purgatory but many people stop praying for them after the first 8 days when indulgences can be earned. Does not earning them an indulgence mean you should simply stop praying for them? Of course not! In fact, we...
Bl. Chiara Badano was a teenager in Italy who died in 1990 from a rare and painful bone cancer. So what makes her so special, special enough to be beatified even? Her profound faith in God, her humble heart, and her willingness to sacrifice everything of herself for...
Ah, autumn. It’s the time for coziness, warmth, and so many get-togethers with loved ones. It’s many people’s favorite season for these and many other reasons. For some people, however, the days getting shorter and the nights longer means they’re more susceptible to...
