Do you have people who “get on your nerves”? Of course you do. We all do. But if you’re trying to grow in love of God and get your family to Heaven, you’re going to have to change the way you think about those people. St. Josemaría Escrivá is a perfect saint to go to for help in our everyday journey toward holiness. He was a priest who founded Opus Dei, a global apostolate that helps Catholics answer the call to ordinary holiness. He taught that everything we do must be for the glory of God.Continue reading
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Mountain of Laundry Staring You Down? A Prayer for the Completion of Housework
In my house, crumbs seem to grow up from the floorboards; even after I sweep, there is always something on the floor! We have shelves to dust, decluttering to do, and toys to put away. No wonder we’re tired parents! Cleaning up after kids is a full-time job! Continue reading
Patron of Comedians? + A Prayer When Everything is Going Up in Flames
I guess we should offer a disclaimer at the start of this reflection that we absolutely do not intend any irreverence toward the saints, especially those who were brutally martyred in defense of the Faith. But the story of St. Lawrence, deacon and martyr, lends itself to allowing a touch of humor.Continue reading
Worried for a Wayward Loved One? Here’s a Prayer for a Lost Soul
St. Anthony of Padua is one of the greatest and most recognizable saints in the Church. Unfortunately, he tends to get pigeonholed as “the patron saint of lost objects,” the one who finds your stuff when you think you’ve looked everywhere. You’ve heard the jingle: “Good Saint Anthony, come around. Something’s lost and can’t be found.” That’s fine, but there’s so much more to this great saint.Continue reading
‘Every Moment Can Be a Prayer’ (Say Yes to Holiness)
“We’ve realized from our own struggles… that being a Catholic parent really is a joyful duty, and that for all of the sufferings that we endure, we have so many joys. When you shift your perspective, you recognize that every moment of your day God is in control and every moment of your day He’s...Continue reading