Saturday 23 September |

Saint of the Day: St. Pio of Pietrelcina

Virtue

Modern photo of older man with painting of St. Philip Neri by Carlo Dolci (1645)

Fr. Michael Rennier

Knowing the lives of the saints will transform your life

mom-child-book-read-kiss-love

Theresa Civantos Barber

Virtue through literature: How books can build character

Theresa Civantos Barber

St. Therese inspires minimalism and detachment in the home

friends-dinner-party-guests

Theresa Civantos Barber

Hospitality vs. entertaining: What’s the difference and why does it matter?

CONFIDENCES

Marzena Devoud

Discretion: A forgotten virtue?

MOURNING COFFIN

Marzena Devoud

Can it do any good to ask someone forgiveness or forgive them after they’ve died?

Fr. Michael Rennier

Why courage is necessary for self-knowledge

Mark Twain looking out the window

Fr. Michael Rennier

A lesson in optimism and hope from the life of Mark Twain

two women embracing

Cecilia Pigg

What happened when I started noticing real love in my life

Cross symbol as a religion concept

Zoe Romanowsky

If you’re still not sure what to do for Lent, this is for you

Serious and funny bearded adult man keep mouth shut

Fr. Michael Rennier

How I’m learning to keep my opinions to myself

woman thinks seriously, meditates, thinks about the problem

Fr. Michael Rennier

How to turn your melancholic temperament into a strength

Mr. Rogers

Zoe Romanowsky

What’s wrong with the word “disability” according to Mr. Rogers

mother organizing kids toys

Zoe Romanowsky

Forget Marie Kondo; try this Catholic approach to home organization

young woman facing water outside on rock

Zoe Romanowsky

Discover the Finnish art of sisu and how it can lead you to a happier, holier life

Pope Benedict XVI waves as he arrives for his weekly general audience

Fr. Michael Rennier

How Pope Benedict XVI taught me to be kind

Woman with arms folded looking irritated

Fr. Michael Rennier

The virtue of being a complainer

Skeptical and judgmental father

Fr. Michael Rennier

Why saying “don’t judge me” isn’t quite right

Detail of stained glass window depicting face of St. Benedict of Nursia

Marzena Devoud

St. Benedict’s advice about going to bed when you’re angry

Family sitting around table eating dinner

Zoe Romanowsky

7 Rules for family mealtimes

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