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Don't Forget Easter
While you’re gearing up for Lent, don’t forget the real reason we observe forty days of penance. Rebecca explores the “why” behind the “how” of Lent and Easter.
Author Rebecca Willen
Rebecca Willen
Rebecca is an alumna of Christendom College and works as an Associate Editor at Our Sunday Visitor. She is a nerdy Catholic, book addict, Shakespeare fangirl, amateur baker, and musician. Follow @NerdCornerBooks on Instagram for book recommendations!
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Daily Gospel Reflection for February 20, 2017
Join us as we reflect, ponder, and pray together inspired by today’s Gospel.
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Tech Talk: Spotify Premium
Rebecca Willen tested the Spotify Premium music service, giving it high marks for endless on-the-go playlists and more.
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The Littlest Martyrs
Rebecca Willen explores the feast of the Holy Innocents, which we observe December 28, and ponders how to fit these little martyrs into our lives and devotion.
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Funerals are Important, and Other Notes on Death
As the month of November draws to a close, Rebecca Willen reminds us why we pray for the dead – and that our faith defines how we face death.
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Body + Soul = Human
God made us body and soul – what does that really mean, and how does it help us worship Him? Rebecca Willen examines how the Eucharist feeds us: body and soul.
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Sunday of the Four Popes
In honor of the feast day of Pope St. John Paul II this month, Rebecca Willen tells her story from the canonization day.
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Mommy, I Want to Be a Priest
How can you respond to your son or daughter, no matter how young they are, telling you they might have a vocation to the religious life? Rebecca Willen outlines some possibilities.
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7 Reasons You Should Enroll Your Kids in 4-H
Why should you sign up your kids for 4-H next year, instead of Girl Scouts, summer camp, or the YMCA? Here are a few specific reasons from Rebecca Willen, a 4th-generation, 10-year 4-H alumna.
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5 Dates You Should Know from World History in 2016
Did you know that in this year, 2016, we celebrate a handful of remarkable historical anniversaries? A little knowledge about the world is always timely, so Rebecca Willen brings your dose of history for the day, distilled into five convenient bullet points.
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Helping Your Child After a Breakup: Part 2
If you’ve watched your young adult struggle with a breakup, you know how hard it can be to help heal their broken hearts. Rebecca Willen shares her own experiences of her parents’ love and support.
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Helping Your Child After a Breakup: Part 1
If you’ve watched your young adult struggle with a breakup, you know how hard it can be to help heal their broken hearts. Rebecca Willen shares her own experiences of her parents’ love and support.
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Shakespeare, Divine Mercy, and Mashed Potatoes
Ever struggled with Divine Mercy? Rebecca Willen discovered that Shakespeare has a few words of wisdom on “the quality of mercy.”
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Faith in Winter
Ever struggled to pray in the middle of winter? Rebecca Willen reflects on the season and its connections to the liturgical year.