Spring bursts forth with life. It is a natural invitation to refresh and renew. Catholics can extend this renewal beyond their homes, into their spiritual lives. Spring cleaning is an opportunity to declutter not only physical spaces, but also hearts and minds. Just as Jesus urged detachment from material possessions (Matthew 6:19-21), think of spring Read More… A practical Catholic approach to decluttering for spring ..read more

You’ll no doubt have heard a number of times that “laughter is the best medicine.” However, this is a modern-day version of Proverbs 17:22, which states: “A joyful heart is the health of the body, but a depressed spirit dries up the bones.” The issue is, it’s not always easy to feel like laughing when Read More… 5 Ways to laugh at yourself when your world is in chaos ..read more

Jesus rose from the dead on the third day, rising in the early morning hours of Easter Sunday. The first people to witness the resurrection of Jesus did not include Peter or any of the apostles. Instead, it was several women who came to the tomb to anoint his body, as the Gospel of Mark Read More… Who were the first people to see the risen Jesus ..read more

Occasionally many of us are unhappy with how God responds to our prayers. We pray countless novenas, miracle prayers and litanies, but nothing appears to happen. This can be frustrating, as it makes it seem that God doesn’t hear us. We may even be tempted to think that God doesn’t exist because of the way Read More… Why do we complain that God doesn’t hear our prayers ..read more

A new study from CARA, the Center for Applied Research in the Apostolate at Georgetown University, is examining the backgrounds of the incoming class of ordinands in 2024. The annual survey of seminarians is commissioned each year by the USCCB’s Secretariat of Clergy, Consecrated Life, and Vocations. The data was gathered from about 400 respondents, Read More… Incoming priests cite strong family life in vocation survey ..read more

A new report from Pew Research Center is listing various facts about Catholics and Catholicism in America. While normal Pew surveys tend to ask a series of questions related to a particular topic, this report touches on a wide range of Catholic topics, with most of the data ranging from the 2000s to 2020s.  The Read More… Pew survey lists facts about US Catholics ..read more

The Archdiocese of Baltimore has proposed a massive restructuring of its holdings, with the possibility of two-thirds of its churches being closed in the near future. Among the churches pegged for closure is St. Vincent de Paul, the oldest Catholic church in continuous operation in Baltimore. According to The Baltimore Banner, the Archdiocese announced the Read More… Archdiocese of Baltimore may close 40 of its 61 churches ..read more

Self-denial. The term itself can conjure images of stern, grim asceticism. Indeed, self-denial is often one of the most misunderstood concepts in most traditions. In Catholicism, far from being about punishment and suffering for the sake of suffering, asceticism is conceived as a liberating practice that allows believers to live a more fulfilling life – Read More… Letting go to grow: Understanding self-denial in Catholicism ..read more

In recent years the number of couples choosing to say “I do” has seen an increase in various states across North America. Although the figures are a little skewed as some newlyweds had to delay their nuptials due to the pandemic, the news is still a positive reflection on how marriage is regaining importance in Read More… 8 Quotes by Catholic authors that encourage marriage ..read more

“Could you send me any resources for moms who have miscarried? My friend is going through this, and I want to help her.” When my brother asked me this question last month, I realized that despite having experienced three miscarriages of my own, the resources I had to give were minimal and not conveniently gathered Read More… Where can women turn for help when they have a miscarriage ..read more