Why do we pray? There are lots of reasons: to unburden our hearts, listen to God for guidance, ask for a particular…
Another Great Reason to Pray
Posts By: Rose Folsom
What Everyday Courage Looks Like
I call it “virtue soup.” Because there’s never just one virtue going on—it’s always a blending. Sometimes it’s courage and faith. Or…
In Praise of Brake Lights
In Alaska, they say that if you’re not the lead sled dog, the view’s always the same. Commuters often feel that way,…
Less Preference, More Humility
Almost everyone agrees that becoming more loving is good, but how do we put that into action? That’s what virtue is all about….
Overlooked Biblical Truths That Will Improve Your Day
Some days I measure my worth by the undone items on my to-do list. Being un-done, they can take first place in…
Power of Simple Truth
My former Pastor celebrated noon Mass every Friday for the schoolchildren. He was a great preacher, and his kids’ homilies were my…
How to Find Hope
I’m writing this on a sunny summer day, but no matter what the weather, life can seem gloomy sometimes. The hope we…
Living God’s Victory in Ordinary Life
Today we experience what the ancients longed to see. “Oh, that you would tear the heavens open and come down!” (Is. 63:19)….
It’s Okay to be a Rosebud!
My uncle John called his late mother-in-law “Rosebud” (her name was Rose). Entering the room with a big smile, he’d call out,…
How We Outsmart Death
Because the Incarnation is impossible for the human mind to fully grasp, its importance can sometimes slip from our minds. I love…
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