Jesus shared many parables about growth. Of these, the parable of the mustard seed is a beloved favorite.

People expect monks to keep to their rooms and pray a lot, but that isn’t the sum of their lives.

Entering into retirement can be just as fun – and just as stressful – as entering into marriage.

In our house, we love our blueberries. Whether in smoothies, homemade jam, cereal or in baked goods, we include them in just about everything.

I got the job! I’m excited about this new opportunity, but I have a case of the first-day jitters.

I became a mother rather suddenly on a sunny afternoon in October.

Home is where the seeds of Christ’s love are planted and nurtured.

With modern couples, both are used to earning and managing their own money.

Unlike every other sacrament, matrimony originates in nature rather than in a distinct creative act of Christ.

An encyclical by Pope Francis has stirred the imaginations and actions of ethicists.

Annual recognition events have their place, but workers would welcome more frequent positive feedback.

In 2017, the parish at St. Peter in Beaufort decided to use 10% of the collection earnings each week for people in need and for sharing faith.

Pope Francis’ Laudato si’ focuses on our responsibilities toward the environment.

Raising teens who are responsible, hardworking and confident is a noble and vital task.

Have you ever wondered what to do with all those leftover decorated eggs after Easter Sunday?

I decided I would give up hitting the snooze button on my alarm clock.

I recently retired, but I am not ready to leave the work world. I feel I still have something to contribute.

It wasn’t until I experienced the basic needs of myself and others being met by the kindness of friends and strangers that I understood what it feels like to receive when you can give nothing in return.

Helping teens plan for life after high school is a mighty task.

If you have found yourself restless and uncertain lately, how do you determine where God wants you?

I sometimes have what may seem unexpected, and even eccentric, tastes in reading.

Reflex snapping, like any form of spontaneous, unwanted behavior, is not the real problem.

A few times a year, usually leading up to St. Patrick’s Feast Day, the wonderful aroma of Irish soda bread fills our house.

As Catholics, we recognize that everything that we own is God-given.

Decide what small things you can do often to show appreciation for your spouse.