This post is part of our Easter series on the Seven Joys of Mary. God gives us gifts so that we can use them for His glory. In this meditation, Alyssa reflects on how identifying her particular gifts has been…
This post is part of our Easter series on the Seven Joys of Mary. God gives us gifts so that we can use them for His glory. In this meditation, Alyssa reflects on how identifying her particular gifts has been…
This post is part of our Lenten series, journeying the Stations of the Cross. In this reflection on the Ninth Station of the Cross, Jesus Falls for the Third Time, Alyssa shares the “falls” she has experienced this Lent. It’s hard to get…
This post is part of our Lenten series, journeying the Stations of the Cross. In this meditation on the Second Station of the Cross, Jesus Accepts the Cross, Contributor Alyssa reflects on how sometimes we try to take on crosses that aren’t…
We’re already a few months into the new year, and I have yet to wrap my head around it. It’s about the time most of us are either going strong on our resolutions or have dwindled off that initial plan. …
Imagine that you’re hosting a dinner party. You clean up your house, cook or cater a variety of foods, and open the bar ready for your guests to arrive. Imagine that your guests are all your favorite saints. Do you…
I have always seen the elderly as the most humble human beings. We know that at some point in our lives, we won’t be able to tend to our basic needs, but we always expect this to happen when we’re…
Happy New Year! It is now 2022, and I’m ready to make new changes in my life, like starting a new job, getting a new word for the year, and forming a healthy prayer life. We always hear how powerful…
As we enter into this third week of Advent, we light the rose-colored candle on our Advent wreaths, representing joy. This is Gaudete Sunday, friends, which refers to the first word of the Entrance Antiphon, “Rejoice.” As Christmas draws nearer,…
Joy comes in many forms. Many of us feel joy after good things take place, like finishing a task or celebrating a special event with family. However, joy can also emerge from the tough parts of life, like from an…
St. Francis of Assisi was introduced into my life at a very early age. Since my parents went to school and met at Franciscan University of Steubenville, they brought St. Francis into our home and way of life. Before I…
