Unlock the Key to Joy
Confession: the word does not bring forth cozy, comfortable feelings but instead elicits visions of dread and fear for many. We are afflicted with shame and regret, not…
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Author: Mary Mitchell
Do you know God loves you?
The priest’s words rang in my ears, “Do you know God loves you?” I burst into tears. Yes, I replied slowly. “You know it in your head, but…
Cracking Open Our Hearts of Stone
Editor’s Note: This is a re-post from 2013 that fits in very well with the Year of Mercy. It wasn’t so long ago that my motto was, “I…
A Light Shall Pierce the Darkness
His birth did not come with fanfare however, angels trumpeted the news. His parents were not of royalty, but he was the King of Kings. He was born…
If you love something, set it free!
Gazing at my children in their cribs as newborns, I was amazed. These tiny little infants, barely a few days old, trusted us for every need: feeding, diapering,…
Is God calling you?
In the early 1200’s, St. Francis of Assisi often prayed in the deteriorating church of San Damiano. One day he heard the Lord speaking to him from an…
This is the prayer of the saints…
Prayer is like a good meal to me. It fills a need, gives me strength for the day, and satisfies my hunger. One type of nourishment, food, fuels…
To everything there is a season
Our Lord has said it, St. Pio has said it. Even songwriters have said it. There is a time for everything. All things are passing. Bear everything in…
Honor your Mother
Although Mother’s Day has passed, it is never too late to thank and appreciate mothers. Whether on good or strained terms, God implores us to cherish our mothers.…
But Who’s My Brother?!?
Ahhh! The Easter season. I love it: buds peeking their way through the cold damp ground, longer days, and milder weather. It’s almost as if everyone comes out…