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….

A friend said, “I love being accountable to a prayer partner for my week. Because I’m kinda braggy: ‘I made it to…

Did you know you’re a theologian? A theologian uncovers deeper meaning in timeless truths of faith. So we’re all “small-t” theologians when…

Any prayer or virtuous action is a way to help the whole world. But St. Catherine of Siena’s prayer packs an extra…

Saint Sophronius (c. 560–638) wrote that through the life of Christ, all things will be filled “with divine warmth and life-giving brightness.”…

Why do we pray? There are lots of reasons: to unburden our hearts, listen to God for guidance, ask for a particular…

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 Alaska, they say that if you’re not the lead sled dog, the view’s always the same. Commuters often feel that way,…

Almost everyone agrees that becoming more loving is good, but how do we put that into action? That’s what virtue is all about….

Some days I measure my worth by the undone items on my to-do list. Being un-done, they can take first place in…