The Truth About Saint Joseph: Fr. Maurice Meschler

Saint Joseph, as foster father of Jesus and head of the Holy Family, had an exalted and most responsible vocation — namely, to open the way for the redemption of the world and...

Contemplation as Second Conversion – Spiritual Direction

The call to contemplation is, in many respects, a call to second conversion.  During our first conversion, we leave behind those aspects of our life that are incompatible with a life of grace. During...

Truth, Beauty, and Goodness: Which Draws You?

Have you ever stopped to consider what attracts you to the Catholic Church? What forms of prayer or worship are most fruitful for you? Towards which ministries are you most drawn? We can...

Priests Need Your Prayers – Spiritual Direction

The Blessed Trinity is not despotic– God is not a tyrant. Quite the opposite! The Blessed Trinity has chosen to govern the creation with the unique assistance and participation of all those...

Gemstone Allies When Your Root Chakra Feels Wobbly

When the world feels unstable, your Root Chakra feels it first. It’s the part of you that wants to know you are safe, held, and allowed to exist. Right now, with constant headlines...

The Catholic Roots of Emotional Intelligence

This is part 2 of a series. Read part 1 here.Long before emotional intelligence became a buzzword in psychology, leadership training, and self‑help literature, the Catholic Church was already forming people in the...

Prayer Reveals Who We Are

In genuine prayer, we encounter a reality that lies deeper than our passing thoughts, feelings, and emotions. Often- sometimes without even realizing it- we allow these inner movements and the narrative they create...

Spiritual Benefits of Journaling – Spiritual Direction

When most people think of a rich spiritual life, they might envision clouds, angelic music, hours of deep silence, and hearing God tell them exactly what to do next. In reality, our spiritual...

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