A Holy Week meditation by Pope St. Leo the Great (d. 461) on the glorious contradiction of the Cross of Christ, the…
Glorious Contradiction of the Cross
Posts By: Rose Folsom
When and How to Say “No.”
We’re told to say “yes” like Mary, aren’t we? True, but sometimes saying “yes” to God means saying “no” to people’s requests….
Were the Saints Ever Funny? …Is the Pope Catholic?
St. Teresa of Avila prayed, “From sour and sad-faced old saints, Good Lord deliver us!” Teresa, who was known to dance around…
Sublime Musical Lenten Meditation
My friend Nancy Scimone is performing her one-woman drama, “Mary Magdalene: At the Feet of Jesus” tonight in Fairfax, Virginia (details here)….
7 Ways to Build Spiritual Core Strength
A homily last week included advice that “Lent is a marathon, not a sprint.” Either way, it’s a spiritual workout. Building our…
My Perfect Imperfect Lent (so far)
My Lent got off to a goofy start, as usual. I’ll be in the groove by the second Sunday. The first Sunday,…
Is it Lent Already?
Are you still deciding what to give up or take up for Lent that will help you grow closer to God? Me…
How to Get Water Turned into Wine
Scripture tells us that wine makes the heart merry. And merry is good — it means we’re living in the freedom of…
Why Speaking Well of Your Spouse is so Important
In honor of National Marriage Day, sharing a post by Michael Hyatt, former CEO of Thomas Nelson publishing, on how easy it…
What Can I Pray for You Today?
A friend’s son died tragically. I asked my friend, a “devout atheist,” if she would mind if I prayed for her and…
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