Last Sunday we met Joseph, the toddler whose simple faith inspires the grown-ups around him. This week it’s teenagers—yes, teenagers, who inspired…
3 Things Teenagers Taught Me This Year About God
Posts Categorized: Living Virtue
7 Ways to Build Spiritual Core Strength
St. Paul likened a virtuous life to an athletic event: “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I…
Sneaky Ways to Pray When You’re (Crazy) Busy
The message this week is from Laura, an Australian Catholic who blogs at CravingGraces.com. I couldn’t help passing along her fabulous ways…
How to Live in the Source of Joy
My brother Bill hosted the family at a posh cabin on a mountain near Boone, North Carolina, last week. Here, we’re having…
Eyes of Jesus
What do you see when you look into Jesus’ eyes? Singer/songwriter Corrie Marie sees forgiveness, love, and freedom. And wow, her song…
Another Great Reason to Pray
Why do we pray? There are lots of reasons: to unburden our hearts, listen to God for guidance, ask for a particular…
Wisdom from Lady Gaga
A lovely lady in Starbucks allowed me to take a picture of her shirt, which quotes the performer Lady Gaga: “Don’t you…
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)….
5 Fun Facts About Almsgiving
Almsgiving is the third Lenten virtue after prayer and fasting. It’s also the most mysterious of the three. “To whom should…
The Soul’s Light
When I start feeling squirrely or dissatisfied, I know it’s because I haven’t prayed enough. Prayer is one of the three pillars…
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