Discerning a Vocation to Religious Life

If you think you may be called to the religious life, there are a number of things to do help your decision process.

The Scapular of Carmel

The Feast of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel, which is celebrated on July 16, places before our eyes a privileged means of salvation: the Holy Scapular of Mt. Carmel. The origins of this pious practice go back to the year

Anxiety Starting College

Starting a new school can be scary, but healthy ways of coping can help make the transition easier.

Navigating an Adult Relationship with Parents

How can I respect and honor my parents while still finding my own way now that I’m an adult?

Forgiving Yourself

In the context of God’s love for us, we see that accepting forgiveness—and forgiving ourselves—becomes easy.

When It Feels Like God Is Silent

When we pray, we may not always receive what feels like an immediate answer from God. But He always answers.

Baptism is necessary for salvation

How widespread today is the idea that all religions are equal! Nevertheless, this is not the mind of the Church. “There has been no lack of people who have wanted to interpret missionary activity as an attempt to impose one’s

Knowing God’s Will

How to discern God’s Will when we pray, to best live out our vocations and make the most of our lives.

Holy Communion, Food of our Soul

The Holy Church teaches that as bodily food maintains our physical forces, so the Holy Eucharist maintains and develops those of our soul. If we wish to reach Christian perfection, which is sanctity, and to overcome those obstacles which the

Immaculate Heart of Mary

Today we celebrate the feast of the Immaculate Heart of Mary. Who better knows us than our parents, right? That’s exactly how we should view our Holy Mother: as the one person on this earth who knew Jesus the best.