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Mary’s Whispers

On a cold evening many years ago, a 16-year-old girl gave birth to a baby boy. As she cradled him, a deep sense of...

1000 Years at Montserrat

In 1522 St. Ignatius laid down his sword before Our Lady of Montserrat. The Benedictine abbey that houses that statue celebrates its 1,000th anniversary...

Stopping to Rest

I now understand the saying, bone-tired, for it is how I feel today. Yes, there has been more at work than usual, but there’s...

Practice Compassionate Listening

As an undergraduate student, I often found myself in deep, spiritual conversations. We’d talk about the nature of God, the future of relationships, and...

Prayers for Pope Leo XIV

We pray that our new shepherd, Pope Leo XIV, be blessed with the wisdom and compassion needed to guide the Church. Joellyn Cicciarelli, President...

Seeking Joy

One May, a couple of years ago, my spirit was in desperate need of awakening. I was having a rough year, and like many...

Three Gifts from Pope Francis

With the passing of Pope Francis, I feel sadness but also gratitude for what he contributed not only to the Church but also to...

The Rosary: A Prayer of Hope in Difficult Times

When my mother was diagnosed with brain and lung cancer, hope flew from me like leaves in a hurricane. Hope was replaced by fear...

Unread Messages

“Did you receive our invitation?” I drew a blank when a friend asked why I hadn’t responded to a hospital event invitation. How could...

A Floral Prayer Practice for Spring

My husband and I enjoy walking in a local arboretum on spring weekends. We have been doing it since our children were small, and...

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