When You’re Distracted in Prayer
Getting Closer to GodWhen you're first growing in prayer and developing your relationship with Jesus, it is worth the effort to...
The Absolute Necessity of Saying "Thank You"
When was the last time you told God “thank you”? We live in an extremely hectic world, full of distractions, complaining, and l...
The Busy Catholic’s Guide to Finding Time to Pray
Prayer: Start Here
St. Paul's call in Thessalonians 5:17 is to "pray without ceasing", but how do we do that in our busy lives...
A Prayer for All Occasions
While I’m not sure if I believe in the cliche of “love at first sight” as far as human relationships go, I’ve definitely fallen...
Suffering From ‘Broken-Record Prayer Syndrome’? Here Are Three Ways to Renew Your Spiritual Life
I came up with the term “broken-record prayer syndrome” shortly after my husband and I began praying out loud together. The mai...
What Does The Voice of God Sound Like?
Given that God is the all-powerful Creator and Ruler of the Universe, I always figured that the voice of God would be as loud a...
A Way to Practice Gratitude (That Actually Sticks)
It can be easy in our modern world to fall into the trap of envy and jealousy. When we dedicate our energy and focus on what ot...
How Do the Saints Hear Our Prayers?
I’ve taught faith formation classes to people of all ages, from preschoolers to pensioners, and by far the best questions come ...
This Form of Prayer Can Help Center Yourself
For the past few years, I’ve been seeing a wonderful counselor. I sought therapy because I felt like I was being pulled apart b...
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