St. Catherine of Siena often exhorted her disciples to “open your mind’s eye to the mercy of God.” She urges us all to acknowledge the graces and blessings of God, viewing them with the...

Suffering is an unavoidable part of the human condition. We see suffering all around us and experience it personally across the spectrum, from catastrophes to minor daily annoyances. Suffering can manifest bodily, mentally,...

When we consider the holiness of the patriarchs, prophets, and the saints of both East and West, we are edified by- and even marvel at- their sanctity and all the incredible things God...

An Excerpt from Whose Voice Are You Listening To? How to Fight and Win the Daily Spiritual Battle by Colleen OrchanianSatan’s Rule #10Our Enemy wants the humans to do certain things. Our goal is to...

This is part 9 of a series. Read part 8 here, or start with part 1.Emotional intelligence is not a shortcut to holiness, and it is not a replacement for grace. But it can be a...

“Shame can never do what grief can do.”I once heard a wise woman speak these words, before sharing stories about her family’s experiences during and following the Nazi regime in Germany. The collective shame...

I have to admit that Glenwood Springs, Colorado, as breath-takingly beautiful as it was, didn’t seem like “home” to me.My husband and I were visiting St. Stephen’s church and school in Glenwood Springs...

Celebrate the First Harvest with Ritual, Reflection, and Earth MagicEvery meaningful harvest begins long before the fruit appears.A seed is planted beneath the soil where no one can see it. It asks for...