Our heavenly Father knows well how to delight His creatures’ human senses. This is never more evident than in spring, when nature, God’s own handiwork, surrounds us not only with the beauty of plants in full flower, but also with their aroma. Hyacinth, lavender, lilac, and sweetpea are just a few of the many varieties that fall into this fragrant category, blossoming at various times during the months of spring.
Monthly Archives: May 2018
Ground to Dust
May 22
“I would like to be ground to dust for the Immaculate Virgin and have the dust be blown away by the wind all over the world.”
–St. Maximilian Kolbe
Get Spirit Savvy! Young Women of Grace® Retreat Coming to Malvern
Women of Grace®, the nation’s leading Catholic women’s apostolate, is hosting its first one-day Young Women of Grace® retreat for teen girls ages 13+. This fun-filled day is designed to help girls discover their feminine genius and learn how to use it to not just survive in this toxic culture, but to thrive in spite of it!
What’s Wrong with the “More Than Prayer” Movement?
The last few school shootings have left Americans rightfully demanding some action on how to prevent these horrific crimes in the future, but are statements like, “We need more than prayer!” helpful?
Not Impressed with “Holy Yoga”
The consciences of some people are pricked by the idea of engaging in the Hindu practice of yoga, which makes Christianizing the practice seem like the perfect fix. But a closer look reveals that attempts to Christianize a Hindu spiritual practice is nothing more than syncretism and many of today’s most popular versions – such as Brooke Boon’s Holy Yoga – are riddled with theological errors. The following note is from a reader who now sees the light.
Gallant Soldier
May 21
“Each time that my enemy would provoke me to combat, I behave as a gallant soldier.”
– St. Thérèse of Lisieux
On New Marian Memorial, Pope Reminds “The Church is Feminine!”
On this first celebration of the new Marian Memorial in honor of Mary, Mother of the Church, Pope Francis said the Church is feminine, and when this trait is lacking, it becomes nothing more than a “charitable organization” or a “church of old bachelors” that is incapable of fruitfulness.
Santa Fe Community Turns to God in Wake of Shooting
Sunday services in Santa Fe, Texas were all about healing and hope after yet another school shooting left 10 people dead in their town.
The Secret of the Rosary
May 20
“Without a doubt, the Church’s most popular and beloved expression of Marian devotion is the Rosary. It’s my favorite expression too. Love engendering love-that’s the secret of the Rosary.”
– Dr. Scott Hahn
Righteousness
May 19
“The prayer of the righteous is powerful and effective.”
-James 5:16, NRSV
