We all carry stories about ourselves that we’ve repeated so often they’ve become part of who we are. Some are encouraging, built from experiences that taught us what we’re capable of. Others are...

Tree-ripened fruit is much more delicious than fruit picked before its time, and this is especially true of mangos.  During my years in the Philippines, tree-ripened mangos were an abundant source of natural consolation.  The...

The Quiet Holiness of Staying: What Loving a Struggling Partner Teaches the Soul By Dave Nivel Most spiritual traditions agree on one thing:...

Year of the Fire Goat 2027 and The Little Book of 100 Feng Shui Tips (OUT NOW!) by Janine Lowe  www.alleycathouse.com Janine Lowe’s...

On multiple occasions I have accidentally caught myself referring to St. John Paul II as “my dear friend.” It just comes out and catches me off guard, and I am quick to clarify...

Pope St. John Paul II was a giant of a man. Countless Catholics have been radically changed by his witness and words. Whether it is the many men who were inspired by the way...

In the secular world, a “mystery” is something that baffles or eludes understanding, something that lies undisclosed. And the usual attitude of the world toward mystery is to solve it, get to the...

A reflective conversation can help when your thoughts feel scattered. It works best when you arrive with a real situation, rather...