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You Are Never Alone

Christopher Heffron July 2, 2025

Being alone can have its blessings—but some of us endure loneliness each and every day. May this prayer be a comfort to those who struggle with solitude.

Celebrating the Year of St. Joseph

Maureen O'Brien March 19, 2021

Look more closely at St. Joseph’s “hidden presence” today, and invite him into your heart. Get to know this "father in the shadows" more intimately.

Being Found

Maureen O'Brien March 4, 2021

During Lent, we witness Jesus falling and his mother being there. Remember that Mary also sees how heavy your own cross can be.

Saving By Showing

Melanie Rigney February 27, 2021

After little Jacinta Marto became ill, the Blessed Virgin asked if she was willing to suffer further to convert more souls. Jacinta said she was—and did.

Person with a bird eating out of their hand

Letting Go

Patricia Breen February 26, 2021

Sometimes we imagine life going a certain way for us. However, sometimes God has a different plan. Let go of the life you imagined for the life God has ready for you.

Lenten Pillar: Fasting

Shannon K. Evans February 19, 2021

From what have you chosen to abstain during this Lent? Create a practical plan for how to uphold your commitment so that you may gain greater spiritual freedom.

Prayers for the Pandemic

Stephen Copeland February 12, 2021

The constant angst and heaviness of the pandemic has taken its toll in some way on each of us. May this prayer remind you of your humanity at a time when it is easy to be hard on yourself.

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