Being the first-born child in the family is already a big responsibility, but now add on being the first grandchild, niece, and cousin. I was the first child born in my family who made my parents a mom and dad,…
Being the first-born child in the family is already a big responsibility, but now add on being the first grandchild, niece, and cousin. I was the first child born in my family who made my parents a mom and dad,…
I’m in the middle of moving. There are growing piles and accumulating boxes around me as I pack and decide what will fit in my new, smaller, apartment. This blog is interestingly timed, as I sit in the midst of…
When people think of decluttering their home, it can seem like it only applies to removing unwanted items from their house. While this is a central element of decluttering, we will move beyond that to its spiritual and emotional benefits. …
On May 4, 2019, the world witnessed the beatification of the first lay woman of Mexico in the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe. Blessed Maria Concepcion Cabrera de Armida, known as Conchita, was born on December 8, 1862 on…
Lord, teach me to give and not to count the cost.” St. Ignatius of Loyola St. Ignatius of Loyola was a founder of The Society of Jesus. He is best known for developing the Spiritual Exercises, a popular tool for…
I felt very excited when I was asked to talk about St. Joseph! My actual journey with him is only about a month old, even though I’ve known who he is my entire life. Up until now, I’ve probably known…
You need to forget everything you think you know about St. Patrick. Words like ‘green’ or ‘snakes’ or ‘beer’ fail miserably to capture the saint that quite literally changed the face of one piece of this planet we call earth.…
Ora et labora” (pray and work) st benedict This quote sums up St. Benedict’s life as a monk and the rule of life he wrote for others to follow. I would be remiss if I did not follow up this well-known centerpiece…
Soon we’ll have the intimate happiness of the family, and it’s this beauty that brings us closer to him.” st louis martin Louis was born in 1823 in Bordeaux. When his hope of entering religious life disappeared, he became a…
We shall find our little ones again up above.” St. Zelie Martin Zelie Martin was born in 1831 in France. She was raised with a strong faith and educated by sisters. She excelled in her studies and cultivated a deep…
