Today I’m honored to share an interview with Donna Marie Cooper O’Boyle (pictured left), a wife, mom, author, and speaker who is committed to encouraging others to seek holiness in the context of a happy Catholic family. Donna Marie’s most recent book, Mother Teresa and Me: Ten Years of Friendship, recounts the lessons learned fromRead the whole post >>
Filling the Gaps
This past Sunday I attended Mass at my parents’ church. I always enjoy their pastor’s homilies when I’m visiting, but this one was a standout. Father spoke of the saints in honor of All Saints Day and how they are here to help us in our Christian journey. Father reminded us that becoming a saintRead the whole post >>
Taking the Good with the Bad
Today is St. Francis of Assisi’s Feast Day, so it seems fitting that I share some thoughts on this humble servant of the Lord whose likeness adorns many outdoor gardens and natural sanctuaries. St. Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of animals and ecology, tops my list of favorite saints. When I was in theRead the whole post >>
All Saints’ Day
In honor of All Saints’ Day, I’ll share one of my favorite prayers from one of my favorite saints: PRAYER OF SAINT FRANCIS OF ASSISI Lord, make me an instrument of your peace.Where there is hatred, let me sow love;where there is injury, pardon;where there is doubt, faith;where there is despair, hope;where there is darkness,Read the whole post >>
All Saints’ Day Party
As a cradle Catholic, I’m a collector and admirer of saints. I have an envelope brimming with holy cards depicting these faithful followers of God, and I often turn to myriad saints during certain situations in my life. I’ve, of course, whispered a prayer to St. Anthony when I’ve lost something. I’ve prayed often toRead the whole post >>