Contemplative prayer- what we might also call deeper or mature prayer- is not a gift reserved for a select few. It is not given only to those with a particular vocation, such as...

This summer we celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence and the birth of American freedom. In one of the darker hours of our history, President Abraham Lincoln spoke of a need,...

When my husband and I had completed our home study and were preparing for the possibility of adopting a child, we anxiously awaited a phone call from our agency. We had convinced ourselves...

When it comes to abundance, most of us have tried to “do it right.” We set intentions, repeat affirmations, make our lists, and still feel that tight little knot of worry in the...

We live in a world today that encourages us to seek personal happiness at every turn. We are told to “do what makes you happy” without considering the consequences. We are told to...

The Feast of the Ascension is often neglected today. It is tucked into a nearby Sunday, its role as the fortieth day, jettisoned. But even in those places that still honor it with...

The apparition of Our Lady of Fatima is the most investigated Catholic event in Church history, with the most witnesses and highest level of approval. The site has been visited multiple times by...

Once a month, on Sunday afternoons, I meet with the Secular Franciscans. We visit, pray, and I offer a “spiritual reflection.” They call my role “Spiritual Assistant.” People often ask me questions—some in...