It may seem like a quaint superstition or a superspiritual practice, but it worked! A rough-hewn carving, a donated statue, and trust in the saints’ intercession played a major role in the unfolding of God’s plan for this woman’s life. May we never lose sight of how simple faith can be—and how childlike God wants us to be! More »

While shepherds marveled over their vision of angels and the good news of God’s favor, Mary pondered the wondrous events surrounding her son’s birth. Even more, she opened her heart to receive the Spirit’s wisdom and revelation. What a beautiful model for us!
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Advent is the perfect time to start new habits of prayer. If you’re not sure how to start, here are some tips for parents. There isn’t one right way—there are many! Whether you find time on the run or create a bedtime prayer routine, praying together can produce greater peace, greater hope, and greater faith during the holiday season. More »

Experiencing God’s glory isn’t just for the disciples who knew Jesus personally. It’s for all of us. You can have a personal encounter with Jesus this Advent. As you do, and as you find the glory of the Lord in prayer, it will naturally help you to be a little more loving to your family and friends this Christmas. More »

"Expressions of gratitude are found in many psalms that are hymns of praise—and giving thanks to God is essentially the same as praising and lauding him." More »

As Christians we are all trying to do our best to love God and neighbor. But let’s not kid ourselves—it’s getting more and more difficult to hold onto our faith. More »

We like to place people in categories, don’t we? Is this person a thinker or a doer? A dreamer or a realist? Friendly or reserved? More »

In Thérèse’s day, many people had a mistaken idea of holiness and thought that sanctity was a matter of willful effort well beyond the ordinary person. More »