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.
Catholics, Know Your History!
Catholics, Know Your History! Writer Mary McWilliams urges Catholics to embrace the Catholic Church’s history with all is blemishes and beauty, and to begin with the spirited re-release of, ‘Triumph, The Power and Glory of the Catholic Church.’ If Catholic news junkies have felt a bit twitchy that their church […]
Saint Joseph: A Man for All Women
In celebration of the Feast of St. Joseph on March 19, author Mary McWilliams encourages women to ask this great provider and protector for his intercession in all seasons of life.
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.
Magnificat of a Prodigal
In the month when we honor the Baptism of the Lord (Jan. 8) and the conversion of St. Paul (Jan. 25), author Mary McWilliams reflects upon her own baptism and return to the church which revealed a personal understanding of the Magnificat.
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.
Celebrate the dedication of the ‘mother and head’ of all churches on Nov. 9
St. John Lateran isn’t who―or what―you think. Author Mary McWilliams explains this day of dedication of the ‘pope’s church,’ which is yours too.
Book Review: Putting Joy into Practice by Phoebe Farag Mikhail
Achieving true joy takes patience and persistence, but in this review of Putting Joy into Practice, writer Mary McWilliams explains how the book’s author uses ancient methods to make it attainable.
Book Review: Dining with the Saints: The Sinner’s Guide to a Righteous Feast
Writer Mary McWilliams reviews Dining with the Saints: The Sinner’s Guide to a Righteous Feast, a volume the authors present to transform the dinner table into a sacred place.
When in Doubt, Keep Leaning Toward God
In this piece honoring the anniversary of the Eucharistic miracle of Bolsena-Orvieto, author Mary McWilliams explores how God turns the questioning of the Real Presence into a miraculous quest to find Him.