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The Line-Up

The Line-Up

For the LORD sees not as man sees: man looks on the outward appearance, but the LORD looks on the heart. — 1 Samuel 16:7 Saturday night I caught myself doing something I’m not proud of. I was at a small gathering and meeting a young couple for the first time. Before...
All In

All In

In poker there’s a moment when a player pushes all their chips into the center of the table and says two simple words: “All in”. It’s a moment of total commitment. No hedging. No partial wager. Everything rides on the hand in front of them. Experienced...
One Light. One Love.

One Light. One Love.

Light from Light A couple nights ago, I found myself awake in the dark—my house quiet, my thoughts running here, there, and everywhere. While some people may count sheep, I often pray the Profession of Faith to slow things down. This time, I stopped on a few of the...
The Gift of Belonging

The Gift of Belonging

Caught in the Downpour Ever driven through a downpour so heavy that even your wipers on full blast can’t clear the windshield? You’re inching along, squinting through the blur, heart pounding, wondering when you’ll see the road again. That’s how the last nine days...

15 Minutes a Day for the Holy Souls

Here’s a tool to help you pray 15 minutes a day for the Holy Souls of Purgatory: a few minutes during morning prayer, one dedicated Rosary decade, a 3pm remembrance, and a small prayer at bedtime.   Add this page to your phone’s home screen for quick...
Why Does the Catholic Bible Have More Books?

Why Does the Catholic Bible Have More Books?

While I was writing my last few Daily Reflections on readings from 1 Maccabees and 2 Maccabees, it occurred to me that some of you might not even be able to find those readings in your Bibles. Some of you may have been thinking, “Uh… where is she getting this? My...