God selects a special name for each one of His children, unknown to us in this lifetime, but reflecting His mission for us. It presents a puzzlement for us, but looking to the past for insight can help us reflect upon our path.
Divine Drudgery
Echoes from a New Catholic Divine Drudgery By Lisa Livezey “Can anything good come from Nazareth?” – John 1:46 (NAB) I wrote down a list of chores for the day – fold laundry, weed front flower bed, drive my son to swim practice, make meatloaf for dinner – the items […]
Sanctifying Habits: What is God Asking of Me Today?
When a broken habit turns into a month of unproductivity, Maria Riley has found a way to get back on track.
The Power of a Smile
When feeling down and isolated, Maria Riley found a simple solution right across her face.
From Cross to Crucifix
From Cross to Crucifix By Lisa Livezey Sitting alongside my daughter’s college textbooks was a paperback book entitled, Letters to a Young Catholic by George Wiegel – an author unfamiliar to me. We were a faith-filled Protestant family and the thought of my daughter becoming Catholic was alarming! Upon my […]
Stumble onto a Forgotten Priest’s Homilies, and Wind Up in a Successfully Reflective Lent
The holy season of Lent brings many opportunities for spiritual reflection, but author Mary McWilliams suggests the refreshing writings of an Anglican convert for prayerful growth.
Finding Treasures in Pockets of Time
Maria Riley describes how she has learned to turn tiny pockets of time over to God.
Navigating through darkness to the Season of Light
Writer Mary McWilliams recommends diving into the readings of Advent to combat the high anxiety that often accompanies the worldly preoccupations of the holidays.
A Wonka Way of Life
From a family game to movie night, Maria Riley shares an invaluable lesson she learned from a classic character.