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He Grants our Deepest Desires

He Grants our Deepest Desires

Praised be Jesus Christ! By God’s grace, I will soon be professing my final vows to our Lord Jesus Christ, binding myself to be poor, chaste, and obedient forever. I couldn’t ask for anything more! My heart is so full of gratitude and joy at the thought that He called me to be His bride.

Look on the Star, Look to Mary

Look on the Star, Look to Mary

Have you ever experienced inner turmoil and not known who to turn to for help? Look to the Star, look to Mary, our gracious Mother. She knows how to calm the storms of our minds and hearts by bringing them to her Son.

Zeal is Faith and Love in Action

Zeal is Faith and Love in Action

Love in Action, Faith in Action, Zealous for God. Being zealous for God is not about being overly active, but by being so present in the moment that you forget your own needs so that you can bring the love of God to others, no matter what it costs big or small.

The Sacred Triduum

The Sacred Triduum

The holy days of the Triduum, Meaning of the Triduum, Christ’s Paschal Mystery, Holy Thursday, Good Friday, Holy Saturday

The Deadline that Changed My Prayer Life

The Deadline that Changed My Prayer Life

What nerve to give St. Joseph a deadline! How could I ever give a saint a deadline to “come through” for us? Unheard of! Was that not presumptuous and proud, even arrogant?

Introducing Venerable Mother Luisita

Introducing Venerable Mother Luisita

81 years ago today, our beloved Mother Luisita saw her bridegroom, Jesus Christ, in His risen glory. She received the reward He promised to those who live entirely for love of Him. If you want to learn more about our Mother, look here!

Final Profession | Sister Teresa of St. Augustine, O.C.D

Final Profession | Sister Teresa of St. Augustine, O.C.D

Excerpt from: The Catholic GlobeSister Teresa of St. Augustine, O.C.D., formerly Nicole Marie Morlok who was raised in Manning, professed her perpetual vows as a Carmelite Sister of the Most Sacred Heart of Los Angeles in Alhambra, Calif., on July 17.