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Arthur C. Brooks
The Secret to a Meaningful Lent (and a Meaningful Life)
Are you ready to start Lent strong this Ash Wednesday? In this conversation, Fr. Columba Jordan is joined by Dr. Arthur Brooks ...
Sr. Mary Grace, SV
God Wants You to Rest
When was the last time you took a real break? Because of the world’s rapid pace, we can easily think of rest as a waste of time...
Father Anthony Ho
Don’t be possessed by possessions
Greed is a sickness of the heart. Pope Francis called greed “that form of attachment to money that keeps a person from generosi...
Matthew Chicoine
The Sunday Struggle: Navigating Mass as a Parent of Children With Autism
How do you explain the significance of the Mass to your child when they struggle to communicate with you about their basic need...
Arthur C. Brooks
The Science Behind Being Good at Leisure
Not all leisure is created equal—some of it feels good in the moment (pleasure) but leaves you depleted afterward. Other forms ...
John Mark Comer
Witness 01: Begin With Love (featuring Ger Jones)
How can we move beyond duty and obligation, into a witness motivated by a deep love for the lost? Join John Mark Comer and Shel...
Encountering God in prayer
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...
Father Peter John Cameron, O.P.
Ratzinger made this startling claim about doubt
We shouldn't "waste" doubt. Our faith needs it. "Doubting" Thomas the Apostle can teach us plenty then. Each year on Divine Mer...
Brother Silas Henderson
What to do with the Doubting Thomas in all of us?
He was a skeptic until Christ came, but there was one thing the Doubter didn’t lose faith in — and that saved him. Jesus said t...
Matt Fradd
Doubting God, Scrupulosity, and Spiritual Tiredness
In striving to live the faith everyday there will be many challenges, such as doubting God, scrupulosity about sin, and just pl...
Fr. Mike Schmitz
Faith is Not Something You Can Lose
Sure, there are times when it's just hard to believe what the Catholic Faith tells us, but when someone says "I'm losing my fai...
Theology & Culture
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...
Fr. Mike Schmitz
Your Questions About Cremation and Burial: Answered
Can I be cremated? Is it okay to donate my body to science? What about the relics of Saints, they aren't buried in the ground? ...
Behold
When Being Catholic Feels Complicated: Exploring Faith Through Honest Questions
It is an incredible gift to be given an intellect, an ability to interact with both the material and immaterial world around us...
Miguel Pastorino
How to practice the lost art of “stopping”
Work, family, plans with friends, sports … when do you take time to savor life?One of the problems that constantly comes up in ...
Father Peter John Cameron, O.P.
3 Reasons we desperately need Mary as our Mother
The life we live is Jesus, the Way, the Truth, and the Life. The more we look to the Mother of that life, the more we come to k...
For this liturgical season
Fr. Mark Mary
Ditch the Resolution – Focus on This Instead
“Teacher, do you not care that we are perishing?” He (Jesus) woke up, rebuked the wind, and said to the sea, “Quiet! Be still!”...
Fr. Mike Schmitz
Feeling Nothing Spiritually? Here’s the First Step Back
Do you feel disconnected from God - like the fire you once had is gone, or maybe it was never there to begin with? You're not ...
Abiding Together Podcast
How To Thrive In The Summer
In this episode we talk about how to thrive during the summer, when we aren’t in our normal schedules. We chat about some strat...
Discipleship Guides
Who is Jesus?
Sr. Mary Grace, SV
God Wants You to Rest
When was the last time you took a real break? Because of the world’s rapid pace, we can easily think of rest as a waste of time...
Sr. Miriam James Heidland, SOLT
This Lent, Seek the Inner Room with Sr. Miriam James Heidland, SOLT
Transform your Lent with the virtual Word on Fire Institute Lent Retreat led by Sr. Miriam James Heidland, SOLT—renowned retrea...
Fr. Malachy (CFR)
Your Past Doesn't Define You
What defines you? Your failures? Your past? Or something far greater? In this powerful reflection, Fr. Malachy CFR shares a mov...
Fr. Mike Schmitz
How Certain Is Your Faith?
Is your faith certain enough to stand up against the doubts and different ideas out there? Fr. Mike shares insight about certa...
Fr. Mark Mary
Ditch the Resolution – Focus on This Instead
“Teacher, do you not care that we are perishing?” He (Jesus) woke up, rebuked the wind, and said to the sea, “Quiet! Be still!”...
Manolito Jaldon Jr.
History, Mystery, and Majesty: 3 Ways I’m Reflecting This Advent
In my home, there are distinct customs we celebrate to mark this favorite time of the year. We always keep in mind how special ...
Building Community
James Pereira
Wrestling with God: The Emotional and Relational Side of Doubt
“What would everyone say if they knew I was struggling with this?”There was a time in my life when these questions passed throu...
Cecilia Pigg
How to Have a Fruitful Disagreement With Someone You Love, According to St. Ignatius
Whether it’s your boyfriend, sister, or best friend, chances are you’ll disagree with someone about something sometime. What ar...
Fr. Mike Schmitz
Wanting to Fix People
We have a tendency to want to fix the people we love. While delighting in all their good traits, we think, “If only they didn’t...
Fr. Mike Schmitz
Family brings out the worst in you (so that God can heal it)
Fr. Mike explains how being at home with our family is one of God’s favorite ways to make us holy—if we are honest about the ar...
Fr. Mike Schmitz
Is It OK to Hate Someone?
What do we need to do as Catholic Christians to convey that the message of our religion is one of pure love? So often we misrep...
Fr. Mike Schmitz
How to Love Your Difficult Parents
The Ten Commandments tell us to “honor thy mother and father”, but what does that really look like? Especially for adult childr...
Authentic worship & the Sacraments
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...
Laura O'Callaghan
4 Ways to Make Your Life Eucharistic Even if You Can’t Make it to Daily Mass
Do you wish you could get to daily Mass but just can’t?It can be tough to find the time, particularly for busy employees, shift...
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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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