The Value of a Gift Prayer is a powerful gift. Perhaps you have not thought of prayer in terms of a gift. The interesting thing about gifts is that in order for them to be useful, each needs to be: Received, Opened, and Used. Leave … Continue readingThe Value of Novenas [and Remembering to Actually Pray Them]
The Catholic Church teaches after death; the holy souls can no longer earn merit through prayer or good works; therefore, they cannot pray their way out of purgatory. As the Catechism of the Catholic Church states, “All who die in God’s friendship, but still imperfectly purified, are … Continue readingThe Holy Souls Need Your Prayers
My resolutions were carefully written down, organized by theme, and numbered by the order in which I would tackle each. Now that I think about it, my list resembled the front cover of a woman’s magazine: … Continue readingHappy New, New Year: Trying an Autumn Reset
Jesus teaches, “It is more blessed to give than to receive” (Acts 20:35). One of my life goals is to be generous to a fault. My generosity, unfortunately, has long been tied to how my family is doing financially – both to the positive and … Continue readingLessons in Generosity
I have vague recollections of frozen fish sticks on Fridays and at least one failed attempts to give up candy for Lent, and the rice bowls collection boxes we brought home, constructed, but never filled. Super holy, huh! … Continue readingThe Triduum for the Win