When we prepare for the season, we have choices: What brings us closer to God? What brings our family closer together?

Our responses in politics that are uncharitable may lead people away from the Gospel – the opposite of what we're trying to do.

Sharing the Father's love is a profound way we can celebrate and reflect the love of God the Father and become a blessing to those most in need.

Swimming lessons with a four-year-old feels painfully similar to the work of evangelization.

Have you ever stopped to think about what exactly you're committing yourself to when you say "yes"?

For a weekend it feels as though the beads never stop falling from the sky.

As this season of Easter begins, it is a bold prayer to ask who, or where, God is inviting us to bring the light of Christ.

We can hope things “just happen,” but this Lenten season offers designated time and space to commit to making things happen.

The new year is a great opportunity to set goals in our spiritual life.

How can we cultivate gratitude in our hearts in a season when we’re bombarded by advertising designed to leave us feeling discontent?

Alison sees the fruit of her perseverance as her students grow into faithful adults.

If God gives us an invitation, he’s already provided the time to answer it.

The martyrdom of St. John the Baptist is an inspiration to proclaim the truth despite the consequences.

A grandfather sharing his love for Jesus inspired a grandson to continue sharing the friendship of Christ with others.

Finding real food in the Eucharist.

If you believe something is keeping you from seeing yourself accurately — as God sees you — talking to a counselor or therapist could help.

In a world that does not automatically incorporate faith into daily life, we must carve out ways to include it for ourselves.

If you're struggling with maintaining a prayer life, take heart that this is your path to holiness right now

Last fall, our family acquired a dog.

Bringing a toddler to Mass definitely leads me deeper into prayer — but not the contemplative kind.

Christmas holds some of the richest mysteries we believe and celebrate.

It was not in our plans for 2022, but we bought a house and moved in the spring.

It’s usually people, not policies, that are the most helpful at meeting immediate needs.

The antics of a toddler are so cute but so exhausting.

Before I was married, I visited a friend with children for a few days.