The Fountain of Youth is a spring that is rumored to bring everlasting youth and/or life to those who bathe in or drink from its waters. From Herodotus to famed explorer Juan Ponce de Leon, the Fountain has been hunted for thousands of years. But … Continue readingThe Fountain of Youth
This is the second of a 12-part, once-a-month series on the Fruits of the Holy Spirit. This month’s fruit is JOY. Be sure to see previous posts beginning with CHARITY and check back next month as another contributor explores the fruit of PEACE. Have you ever … Continue readingCome, Holy Spirit, and Give Us Joy
This summer the teens of our parish went on a mission trip as they do each summer. This year they went to Catholic Heart Work Camp to volunteer in Orlando helping the needy. As with every year we were asked to write letters to our children to encourage them … Continue readingSharing My Words of Wisdom
During this month of Mary, I always find it inspiring to spend time in prayer contemplating her great “yes” to God. Though I can never know Mary in this life, the amazing gift she gave to all mankind shows just how selfless, pure, and Holy … Continue readingHow God Pursued a Soul
My husband came home from work the other day and told me that a younger, unmarried coworker asked him if he liked being married. I wondered, at first, what kind of question was this?! Did this coworker perceive something negative about our family that made … Continue readingPrinciples for a Peaceful, Pleasant Marriage