Today we’re celebrating the Solemnity of the Assumption — celebrating the unique glory the Blessed Mother enjoys by having been drawn up…
Strolling Through the Magnificat with Mary
Posts Tagged: prayer
How to Make Room for God
The other day I did the scariest thing in the world. I wrote on my calendar times to be quiet—just be quiet…
Sing, and Walk Onward – an End-of-Year Meditation
The following words of St. Jude and St. Augustine bring into clear focus why we follow Christ and try every day to…
The Only Warfare We Need
I finished a remarkable book recently written especially for families — and want to tell you about it! It’s important and easy-to-read….
Balm for the Election Crazies
“You rescued me from the strife of peoples” (Ps 18:44). As the election nears and communication gets ever more verklempt, this is…
Believing Mercy
I’m working on curing a bad habit that until yesterday I didn’t even know I had! See if you recognize the same…
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…
3 Things Teenagers Taught Me This Year About God
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…
Strolling Through a Psalm
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…
Quick (and Easy) Way to Help the Whole World
Any prayer or virtuous action is a way to help the whole world. But St. Catherine of Siena’s prayer packs an extra…
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