“Joy doesn’t mean we don’t suffer. It means that we love and we have hope in spite of suffering.”
Here are this week’s must-reads: + A Couple’s Trust in Divine Mercy: “While the miracle happened to Maureen, Bob’s unceasing faith and trust in God’s mercy paved the way. He told CNA that while it seems long ago now and much has happened since then,...
“Weeping may last for the night, but joy comes with the morning.”
Happy Easter!! + “Jesus rises from the grave. Life is stronger than death. Good is stronger than evil. Love is stronger than hate. Truth is stronger than lies. The darkness of previous days is driven away. Jesus rises from the grave and becomes God’s pure...
“Prayer is a hidden work, and yet the most important one of all”
Here are this week’s must-reads: + “St. Therese had her own battle to fight against self-reliance. Her one goal was to become a saint, but she quickly found that she was completely incapable of achieving it on her own. There were so many virtues to acquire...
“A saint is someone who is able & willing to disappear into the mission God gives to them…”
Here are this week’s must-reads: + “God doesn’t need you to write a dozen books for Him or preach the Gospel to fifty thousand people. He doesn’t need you to do anything. He just loves you, for your sake. He thought you up all on His own. You...
“It’s precisely the difficulties and the struggles — the daily grind of life, that makes marriage so beautifully holy.”
Here are this week’s must-reads: + I was reading a few different Lent devotionals and they all emphasized that we should sacrifice for the Lord this Lent out of love, not out of obligation. And that we shouldn’t ask ourselves what’s required this...
Mary of Bethany was generous with Jesus… How can we be generous with Jesus this Lent?
Here are this week’s must-reads: + “Lent is like a long ‘retreat’ during which we can turn back into ourselves and listen to the voice of God… In this way we will be able to celebrate Easter in truth, ready to renew the promises of our...
How Your Family Can Prepare Your Hearts and Homes for Lent
Here are this week’s must-reads: + “The absolute best way to become the person God created you to be is to be in constant communion with Him. Through prayer we quiet the busyness of our mind and are able to hear the promptings of the Holy Spirit, therefore...
“Holiness means giving ourselves in sacrifice every day… And so married life is a tremendous path to sanctity.”
Here are this week’s must-reads: + “The Church teaches that through the sacrament of Matrimony, you and your spouse are assured of God’s constant help. Therefore, you must firmly trust in God.” — Fr. Lovasik + “What does marriage look like...
“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...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.
