Prayer

I love Lent. But. Yes, there’s a but. Sometimes I get overwhelmed by Lent. You see, sometimes I start overthinking. I fall into scrupulosity. I want something meaningful for myself. For my family. And then instead of being something deeply fulfilling, it feels like work. Does this sound familiar? If so, keep reading. Catholic Mom …

Monday Moments with God is a quiet pause at the beginning of the week — a space to notice where God has been present in my life and to carry small moments of grace into the days ahead. These reflections aren’t meant to teach or explain, only to notice and to sit with what God …

Sometimes prayer feels hard. Not because we don’t want to pray, but because our minds are tired, our hearts are full, and silence feels anything but peaceful. Words can feel like too much. Reading feels hard. Sitting still feels impossible. That’s where Visio Divina can be such a gift. Visio Divina: Praying With Sacred Art …

Have you ever heard of the practice of Lectio Divina? It’s a prayer method I’ve been using quite a bit lately and it has had quite an impact on me. Originating in early monastic communities, it has experienced a resurgence in recent years and is just as relevant and helpful now as it was then. …

Prayer in family life does not have to look polished, perfectly timed, or quiet. Most of the time, it happens right in the middle of ordinary moments, like the carpool line, the dinner table, bedtime routines, or coloring at the kitchen counter. If you have ever felt unsure about how to foster prayer in your …

I started praying the Angelus back during lockdown early in the Covid pandemic. It was a time where I was seeking God even more than I had and as a result, I was looking into different types of prayers that I hadn’t really participated in before. I wanted to take brief breaks throughout my day …

Each year, the Holy Father invites Catholics around the world to pray together in a focused and intentional way through his monthly prayer intentions. These intentions gently draw our hearts outward—toward the needs of the Church, the struggles of the world, and the people who are often overlooked or unheard. As we move through 2026, …

The morning started loud. Coffee spilled, emails pinged, and the clock kept pushing. I told myself I would sit with God later, then skipped it. All day I felt rushed, thin, and a little off inside. Quiet time is a simple moment to meet with God. You pray, read the Bible, listen, and let your …

It is not always easy to find time to pray. It should be. Or at least, I think it should be. But, in my world, it’s not. And that makes me sad. I can’t remember how many times this thought has passed through my mind. Yet, I haven’t really done anything productive to address this …