Inspiration

Statue of St. Teresa of Avila

Saint Teresa of Avila: Mystic and Multitasker

Saint Teresa of Avila, a Doctor of the Church and foundress of the Discalced Carmelites, was a woman of contemplation and action.

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A man sleeps on a sculpture titled "Homeless Jesus" in front of the offices of Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Washington Sept. 16. During his visit to the U.S., Pope Francis will highlight the work of the charities, which help more than 100,000 clients annually with services including food distribution, medical and dental care, and legal assistance. (CNS photo/Jonathan Ernst, Reuters)

Homeless Jesus

This sculpture presents Our Lord in the distressing disguise of the poor.
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Saints on a wall

Patron Saints for Modern Challenges

Patron Saints can help us navigate these choppy secular waters.
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Veterans talk | Photo by Annie Spratt on Unsplash

Confession Heals a Vet

The Vietnam War broke him. The Sacrament of Reconciliation healed him.
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mentally ill | Photo by Warren on Unsplash

My Mentally Ill Son Teaches Me God’s Love

Supporting and loving my mentally ill son has been both a challenge and a blessing.
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At Kolbe House, an arrested criminal is seen in this illustration photo. Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam signed legislation March 24, 2021, making Virginia the 23rd state to abolish the death penalty. (CNS photo/Victor Pena, Reuters)

Kolbe House: The Saving Grace of Prison Inmates

This parish-based agency in Chicago offers hope to those jailed in both body and spirit.
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Catholic traditions

Rediscovering Catholic Traditions: Devotion to Saints

Something I find most gratifying about the saints is that they exhibit characteristics that we find in ourselves.
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