Inspiration

Blessed Carlo Acutis

Carlo Acutis: ‘Thy Eternal Summer Shall Not Fade’ 

When I think about Carlo Acutis, like everybody, I think of his youth. And that inevitably makes me think of my own teen years. The …

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Why It’s So Hard to Forgive 

As Christians, forgiving others may be the toughest thing Jesus has asked us to do. The author challenges us to start small and gradually learn to turn those who have hurt us over to God. 
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When prayers feel empty

When Your Prayers Feel Empty 

During our prayers, many of us struggle with feeling disconnected from God. This author offers some helpful steps to enter God’s presence.  
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A New Perspective on Christian Parenting 

Contrary to traditional adult-child relationships, this mom presents a gentle parenting method rooted in child liberation theology, which calls for respecting and empowering children. 
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Mary: Mother and Mystic 

She is beloved for her unshakable faith in her son, Jesus. But this Franciscan writer argues that Mary had a deeper understanding of his mission than we realize. 
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Catholic Extension Society: Stacking Stones on the Margins

Catholic Extension Society seeks to erect more than 600 churches and schools in storm-torn Puerto Rico.
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Lent with Padre Pio: Easter Sunday

As we celebrate Sunday, let us remember to move forward in the spirit of Padre Pio—caring for and serving others so that they may come to know Christ.
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