Many of us struggle to rest. Busy with work and parenting, stressful family situations and endless social opportunities lead us...

I always imagine that summertime will be relaxing, with days spent luxuriating on my front porch in the sun, drinking a few bee...

An invitation to contemplate the nature of love, what it really is, why it matters, and how it shapes the way we live, relate, and care for others. This reflection explores the idea that true love is not something we earn or create on our own but something we receive first from God. It is through...

In this powerful personal testimony, former professional tennis player Paula Umaña shares her journey through sudden paralysis, painful uncertainty, and miraculous healing. As her body shut down, her faith ignited, leading her to discover the presence of God in suffering, the love of community, and...

If God is all-knowing and perfectly good, why should we pray? In this short but powerful reflection, Fr. Mike Schmitz explores the true purpose of prayer—not as a means to inform or persuade God, but as a transformative relationship that draws us closer to Him. Prayer shapes our hearts, aligns our...

We hope you enjoy this fascinating talk from Professor Arthur Brooks on the pursuit of happiness, and why it seems hard to come by in today's culture.

I distinctly remember the day I sat in my junior English class after returning from Christmas break. My teacher asked us what our New Year’s resolutions were for the year. To be honest, I can’t remember mine, but I remember a classmate’s: starting a gratitude journal . That sounded like a good idea...

Nicole Vignola, a neuroscientist and organizational psychologist, explains how deeply rooted beliefs can limit our potential and keep us trapped in patterns of thought. These perceptions, often shaped by our upbringing and environment, aren’t necessarily our own—but they can be changed. Nicole...

My husband Arthur and I are, in many ways, total opposites. I write; he welds. I think big-picture, while he minds the details. I’m risk-averse, while he takes chances. So, it’s no surprise that we differ when it comes to faith. I’m a cradle Catholic, born and raised in a devout family that...