HIDDENNESS IS NOT INSIGNIFICANCE “Whoever can be trusted with very little can also be trusted with much” — Luke 16:10 Saint John Mary Vianney spent most […]

A HEART OPEN TO GOD “The Lord opened her heart to respond to Paul’s message.” — Acts 16:14 Saint Lydia Purpuraria, also known as Lydia of […]

FAITH THAT STANDS FIRM IN TRIAL “Be faithful unto death, and I will give you the crown of life.” — Revelation 2:10 Saint Eusebius of Vercelli […]

GOD SPEAKS MOST CLEARLY IN THE SILENCE OF THE HEART “Speak, Lord, for your servant is listening.” — 1 Samuel 3:9 After giving up a brilliant […]

THE CANNONBALL AS GRACE: GOD USES OUR COLLAPSE TO CALL US “My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is made perfect in weakness” — […]

THE WORD BECOMES FIRE WHEN SPOKEN IN LOVE “The word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword.” — Hebrews 4:12 Saint Peter […]

GOD MAKES HIS HOME IN THE ORDINARY “Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will […]

GOD OFTEN GROWS HIS MOST BEAUTIFUL FLOWERS IN HIDDEN GARDENS “Your Father who sees in secret will reward you.” — Matthew 6:6 St. Alphonsa spent almost […]

FAITH THAT TRANSFORMS THE HEART “Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind.” — Romans 12:2 Saint Pantaleon […]

COMMEMORATING PARENTS’ AND GRANDPARENTS’ DAY! GOD’S PLAN UNFOLDS IN HIS PERFECT TIME “Wait for the Lord; be strong, and let your heart take courage; wait for […]

GOD’S GREATEST INVITATIONS OFTEN COME IN ORDINARY MOMENTS “As he walked by the Sea of Galilee, he saw James son of Zebedee and his brother John… […]

GOD PREPARES THE HEART IN SILENCE “Speak, Lord, for Your servant is listening.” — 1 Samuel 3:9 As a young shepherd in the village of Bekaa […]

GOD SPEAKS MOST CLEARLY TO LISTENING HEARTS “Speak, Lord, for your servant is listening.” — 1 Samuel 3:10 Mary Magdalene’s life was transformed when Jesus delivered […]

CHRIST CALLS US BEYOND OUR BROKENNESS “Mary, called Magdalene, from whom seven demons had gone out.” — Luke 8:2 Mary Magdalene’s life was transformed when Jesus […]

GOD’S GREATEST PLANS OFTEN BEGIN IN OUR DEEPEST LOSSES “Though my father and mother forsake me, the Lord will receive me.” — Psalm 27:10 Saint Lawrence […]

THE HOLINESS OF A LIFE SURRENDERED TO GOD “Present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship.” — […]

TRUTH IS AN ACT OF LOVE St. Frederick never proclaimed the truth to win arguments or shame others. He preached the Gospel because he longed for […]

HIDDEN PRAYER CAN CHANGE THE COURSE OF HISTORY “The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective.” — James 5:16 Blessed Teresa of St. Augustine […]

THE MOUNTAIN CHOSEN BY GOD Long before Bethlehem, long before Nazareth, and long before the Blessed Virgin Mary’s humble “Yes” changed the course of history, Mount […]

TRUE WISDOM BEGINS ON OUR KNEES “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not rely on your own understanding” — Proverbs 3:5 Saint […]