Lent is a 40 day period of sacrifice, imagine trying to understand that as a child. Children are by nature very needy and self-centered. There is a reason children whine after things they want and tend to not understand the … Keep reading

“Prayer begins by listening. God speaks in the silence of your hearts and we speak from the fullness of our hearts. I listen, God speaks. I speak, God listens. This listening, speaking is prayer.” – Mother Teresa of Calcutta, as quoted … Keep reading

Overall, my 7 year old son has adjusted well to life in Kansas City after our move from up north in September.  There are times, however, when he is almost brought to tears in thinking about all that we left … Keep reading

Congratulations and thanks go out to Catholic Mom Kelly Bowes, a second grade teacher in a Catholic school who has created Love of Lent, a great resource for families and teachers looking to teach their children about the season of … Keep reading

YONKERS, NY – Magnificat, publisher of the monthly Catholic worship aid, today announces the release of its 2012 Lenten App for iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch. The Magnificat Lenten App is a spiritual guide designed to help people grow closer … Keep reading

I have a pile of new Lenten releases sitting on my counter. While I didn’t have time to read them all cover-to-cover, I have spent some time looking these over and can recommend them as great resources for you to … Keep reading

Editor’s Note:  I would like to thank Theresa Ceniccola for leading us through an amazing series of Lenten reflections Today, as we rejoice in the glory of Easter, I pray that you have enjoyed this series as much as I … Keep reading

This was the day they waited.  The Lord was dead.  They mourned and they waited.  I can only imagine what that was like.  They were afraid.  They were distraught.  They were defeated.  They didn’t understand what happened.  They didn’t know … Keep reading

Editor’s Note: For the next twelve days, leading up to Easter, Theresa Ceniccola will be leading us through a series of Journal Prompts related to the messages of Holy Week. We encourage you to spend a few moments praying with … Keep reading

He loved Christ followed him, left his life behind to find a cause to make him whole. He listened to Christ sat at his feet and admired him. Yet, he would be the one to betray Christ in the most … Keep reading