When feeling down and isolated, Maria Riley found a simple solution right across her face.
God’s Christmas Wish
Kimberly Novak urges us to find the sweet spot where we can check off the holiday to-do list while staying true to our commitment to the intimacy of prayer.
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.
Will You Pray for Me?
Will You Pray for Me? To be one of the best at what you do is very good. No . . . check that . . . it is GREAT! And it can be devastating when that’s taken from you. Once, there was a performer who worked on the world […]
A Move Yet Still Home
Through a challenging cross-country move, Maria Riley reflects on Jesus’ presence regardless of where she lives.
The Power of a Heartfelt Prayer
Kimberly Novak reflects on healing miracles as a direct result of praying away life’s troubles.
Fall into Pieces or Peace in a Storm?
Fall into Pieces or Peace in a Storm? When you face the storms of life, which do you cling to—pieces or peace? We’re all going to face adversity—life’s storms and earthquakes: illness, being “the other,” not fitting in… But how are you going to react? Fall to pieces? Or slide […]
Just A Little Bit
…A little bit was enough. A little bit was beautiful and rewarding. I’m gonna keep trying to do just a little bit each day. (Maria Riley)
CWG Book Blast! ‘Survival Spirit’ by Theresa Alt
This month, the Catholic Writers’ Guild is touring Theresa Alt’s book, Survival Spirit. It is a 2023 CWG Seal of Approval recipient!
Candy as Compassion
Ben Bongers asks when giving something as insignificant as a bag of candy to a dying patient can mean the difference between hope and desolation.