“There is purpose to your season. What feels insignificant, meaningless or really hard is actually going to become your preparation to step into something beautiful in a future season…”
Here are this week’s must-reads: + “I will speak one language: Charity… Charity is the sign by which you will be recognized as one of our Lord’s disciples. It is a badge which costs little but is most difficult to find. Charity is the most important...
“Faith doesn’t just wait, but it prepares.”
Here are this week’s must-reads: + “Faith doesn’t just wait, but it prepares. It’s not just a wish, but an evidence of the things you hope for. It’s an act of declaration, “God, I don’t see it now but I’m ready to leave...
“Tiresome tasks I face day after day, become holy actions as I offer them to Him.”
Here are this week’s must-reads: + “Do not look forward to what may happen tomorrow; the same everlasting Father who cares for you today will take care of you tomorrow and every day. Either He will shield you from suffering, or He will give you unfailing...
“Love begins at home. And how does it begin? By praying together.”
Here are this week’s must-reads: + “In the midst of these roaring waves, Jesus is present, reminding us that He is more powerful than the storm. He desires to heal, renew, and unify the Church and the world.” — USCCB + “This is your encouragement to...
“Jesus does not speak about a change of activities, a change of contacts, or even a change of pace. He speaks about a change of heart.”
Here are this week’s must-reads: + “Someone once told me self-sufficiency is not canonizable. And it’s been sitting on my heart again lately. I don’t know where you’re striving to do it all on your own, to gather all the strength by...
“May this year be the year we pray”
Here are this week’s must-reads: + “May 2023 be the year we pray. Let us be women who pray for our churches. Wives who pray for our husbands. Mothers who boldly approach the throne of grace on behalf of our children. May we pray bold prayers for those who...
“Christmas is ultimately the celebration of God saying, “I see you where you are and I’m coming after you!”
Merry Christmas!! Here are this week’s must-reads: + “And so he comes. Not because we are prepared. Not because we deserve him. Not because we have earned or accomplished any darned thing. He comes because he loves. No matter what kind of Advent you have...
“The theme of Joseph and Mary’s relationship was the other’s salvation; each of their goals was Jesus for the other.”
Here are this week’s must-reads: + “A Prayer for Peace: Lord, as we prepare our hearts for You, fill us with peace that looks beyond what we can understand. May we fully embrace Your presence in the chaos of life, as we find our rest in Your heart and love...
“This is the secret to holiness: Receptivity”
Here are this week’s must-reads: + “This is the secret to holiness. Receptivity… God will give you exactly what he gave Mary, which is everything you need to accomplish His will.” — Fr. Mike Schmitz + “Joseph had his own annunciation, but...
“Being faithful doesn’t always mean being highly visible. Some of the most faithful people are those who are unseen.”
Here are this week’s must-reads: + “How is God asking you to say yes? How do you even know what He’s asking you? Well, we know because of our prayer. Our prayer is us speaking to the Lord, and then, in Holy Scripture, it’s the Lord talking to us.” — Mary...
“How do we make ourselves available as Mary made herself available? That’s what we’re called to do this Advent”
Here are this week’s must-reads: + “How do we make ourselves available as Mary made herself available? That’s what we’re called to do this Advent: We are called to focus on Christ, to focus on His face, to focus on loving him and allowing him...About Me
Hi, I'm Annie! I'm a Catholic wife, writer & producer, and I work from home on a prayer ministry I run with my husband. I also write about, and share, some of the best things I find about living an authentic Catholic life as a woman & wife.
