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Fr. Mark Mary
The "Preferential Option for the Poor" Explained
The "Preferential Option for the Poor" is a Catholic social teaching on how the Bible gives priority to the well-being of the p...
Chris Lowney
How to become the leader you are called to be
Shift your attitude about leadership and it can change your life.Think of the names of some living leaders.Is your own name on ...
Fr. Mike Schmitz
Do Wives Have to Be Submissive?
"Wives, be subject to your husbands, as to the Lord." (Ephesians 5:22) Woah! Come again? On the list of controversial and misun...
Abiding Together: Sr. Miriam James Heidland, Heather Khym, Michelle Benzinger
Sacred Wounds
In this episode, we reflect on the sacred wounds of Jesus, the reality of our own woundedness, and Jesus’ invitation to make us...
Hannah Chartier
Being a Leader in my Family
Many of us may be familiar with the amount of time and effort that is put into developing leadership skills within any given nu...
Fr. Michael Applegate
What do you fear?
What do you fear? What are the most fearful things for you? This could be anything, from something that you need to change, or ...
Encountering God in prayer
John Mark Comer
Solitude: Introduction to the Solitude Practice
Our world is noisier than it’s ever been. Between noise pollution, our phones, and the digital era we live in, it is now possib...
Philip Kosloski
How slow meditation can change your life
Try not to rush through your prayer or meditation and you will notice an amazing difference.In our fast-paced society, it is ea...
Fr. Michael Applegate
Do you know why we pray, fast, and give alms? // ¿Sabes por qué oramos, ayunamos y damos limosna?
Lent’s three pillars—prayer, fasting, and almsgiving—are not seasonal add-ons but a single evangelical practice that restores t...
Fr. Michael Applegate
Do you know why we fast? // ¿Sabes por qué ayunamos?
We fast to seek God with an undivided heart—humbling ourselves, sharpening our prayers, and aligning our desires with His (cf. ...
Jean Mondoro
Just for Today: Practicing Virtue in Prayer
As I neared college graduation earlier this year, I found myself in a state of constant restlessness and uncertainty. I had no ...
Jeff Cavins
From Protestant Pastor to Catholic Bible Scholar: The Jeff Cavins and Fr. Mike Schmitz Interview
What happens when a deep love for Scripture leads someone away from the Catholic Church—and then all the way back? In this pow...
Theology & Culture
Lisa Cotter
4 Keys to Understanding The Feminine Genius
Have you ever heard of the concept, "The Feminine Genius?" Did you know that Pope St. John Paul II wrote numerous books and enc...
Dave VanVickle
How Powerful is the Devil?
"Resist the devil and he will flee from you." James 4:7 Are you giving too much power to the devil? Dave VanVickle shares how w...
Fr. Mark Mary
What Most Men Are Missing
What matters more than looking good and feeling good is that we are in fact good. How are our daily choices impacting the peopl...
Fr. Michael Applegate
Do you Trust?
So how much do you trust? Do you trust your spouse, your family, your God? But first a check-in, how is your Lent going? How ar...
Father Dwight Longenecker
On Being a Curious Catholic
Catholics who never have difficulties with the faith are probably not taking it very seriously.One of the common difficulties I...
Arthur C. Brooks
The Real Reason Modern Life Feels Empty w/ Fr. Mike Schmitz and Dr. Arthur Brooks
Why does life feel empty—even when everything seems “fine”? Fr. Mike Schmitz and Dr. Arthur Brooks explore why modern life leav...
Discipleship Guides
Who is Jesus?
Fr. Robert McTeigue, SJ
Why not stop fighting and surrender to God?
Why are we so bent on finding an alternative to obeying the living God? My favorite scene from Excalibur: Young Arthur has remo...
Fr. Michael Applegate
Follow only the Good Shepard Jesus Christ
I do not know if you realized that we humans love to follow or go along with people that think and act like us. We like to be a...
Fr. Michael Applegate
Do you know why the Disciples knew him "in the breaking of the Bread"? // ¿Sabes por qué los discipulos lo reconocieron «al partir el pan»?
The disciples knew Jesus “in the breaking of the bread” because the Risen Lord chose to reveal Himself through the Eucharist: a...
Lila Rose
Jesus Has a Name For You and It Changes Everything
Your identity—what Jesus really calls you—is the foundation for everything (yes, everything!) you do for the rest of your life....
Fr. Mike Schmitz
When Your Desires and God’s Plans Are Different
Just because you desire something deeply doesn’t mean it’s God’s plans for you. Sometimes our desires and God’s will are differ...
Fr. Michael Applegate
The Lord has risen for us sinners!
The Lord has risen for us sinners! The Lord has risen for us sinners!! THE LORD HAS RISEN FOR US SINNERS!! And he would not hav...
Building Community
Fr. Mark Mary
The "Preferential Option for the Poor" Explained
The "Preferential Option for the Poor" is a Catholic social teaching on how the Bible gives priority to the well-being of the p...
Abiding Together: Sr. Miriam James Heidland, Heather Khym, Michelle Benzinger
Sacred Wounds
In this episode, we reflect on the sacred wounds of Jesus, the reality of our own woundedness, and Jesus’ invitation to make us...
Busted Halo
How I Found Friends Through Faith: Trusting God to Bring Meaningful Connections
After college, there was a period in my life when I dreaded the weekends. I anxiously awaited the long hours of unstructured t...
Busted Halo
Building Spiritual Bonds: How Holy Friendships Have Shaped My Life
I never knew that I needed holy friendships until I found them. Or maybe I should say, until God sent me some wonderful women a...
Eric Reynolds
When I Don't Like Who God Has Made Me to Be
Have you ever felt a wooden handle snap at a knot in the grain? Have you seen a metal rod bend inexplicably at an invisible fla...
Catherine Sullivan
Transforming Small Talk: Building Community Through Meaningful Conversations
The autumn air swirled around the skirt of my formal dress while jazz music filled the party tent. My husband and I were attend...
Authentic worship & the Sacraments
Emily Jerger
Three Practices that Can Change How You Go to Confession
If you have ever experienced that pit-in-the-stomach feeling before going to Confession, you are not alone. The Sacrament of Re...
Sherry Antonetti
How to Spend an Hour in Adoration
Taking time to be with Jesus in the Eucharist is a recipe for finding the peace your soul needs.Adoration is one of the most be...
James Tynen
The Comfort of Silence: How Adoration Helps Us Pay Attention
For my first attempt at Eucharistic adoration, I was late. I had signed up online for adoration at our church’s chapel. I chose...
Fr. Mike Schmitz
What You Have NOT Been Told About Baptism
Are you a child of the light or a child of darkness? Today, Fr. Mike reminds us that, though we are all born with original sin,...
Aleteia
If feeling guilty is the reason you’re NOT going to Confession: A priest’s advice
“I already feel guilty enough about what I did. I don’t need a priest to make me feel more guilty.” Prayer, fasting, and almsgi...
Theresa Civantos Barber
5 Ways to Rest in Christ This Winter
Quiet. Rest. Stillness. Peace. These aren’t things to which our rat-race culture gives much attention. But in recent years, th...
What does the Catholic Church teach?
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Healing
Sr. Josephine Garrett
You need to know these symptoms - to get the right treatment
When should you turn to a priest, a mental health professional, or even an exorcist? Sr. Josephine Garrett offers practical gu...
Philip Kosloski
J.R.R. Tolkien’s epic cure for frustration, depression, and doubt
Few are familiar with J.R.R. Tolkien's greatest love and what gave him profound strength during his darkest hours.Catholic auth...
Hannah Chartier
When Healing Doesn’t Come
Part of being human is experiencing brokenness. We live in a fallen world, as we experience the impact of original sin personal...
John Touhey, OSV News
Christ is risen, but has anything really changed for us?
In the heart of Eastertide, we can ask ourselves: Has Easter changed us? What are the consequences of truly accepting the reali...
Fr. Mike Schmitz
Hopeless?
Are you feeling hopeless? Fr. Mike offers insights on how to combat despair. If you feel like you've tried everything, see no w...
Fr. Justin Huang
The Family Healing Families
Merry Christmas, everyone! Someone here wrote me a card and has given me permission to share it. This card means much to me b...
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