The Joy of the Cross
We live in a world of modern convenience, a society that values instant gratification and is fueled by busyness. There seems to be little time to wait and a constant need to have everything be quicker and faster. I must say, I have grown accustomed to grocery pickup and doing the shopping through the convenience... Continue reading→
Equip Your Prayer Life
It was in the early years of our marriage that my husband and I struggled with infertility and grieved the loss of several babies to miscarriage. As heavy as the cross was to carry and at moments even difficult for me to pray, we found ourselves constantly praying the 54-Day Rosary Novena. One after another,... Continue reading→
Pope John Paul II and the Holy Rosary
“Love the Madonna and pray the rosary, for her rosary is the weapon against the evils of the world today. All graces given by God pass through the Blessed Mother.” – St. Padre Pio Pope St. John Paul II no doubt took the words of St. Padre Pio into account, not only based on our... Continue reading→
Rejecting Sin and Finding Happiness
What is sin? Is it an honest mistake? Is it failing? Is it the state of being imperfect? While related to these ideas, no. Committing a sin is a mistake, but it’s not an honest one. Committing a sin is a moral failure that’s bad for our souls, but some failures can be morally good... Continue reading→
Worshipping Idols or Venerating the Saints?
“You shall not make for yourself an idol or a likeness of anything in the heavens above or on the earth below or in the waters beneath the earth; you shall not bow down before them or serve them. For I, the LORD, your God, am a jealous God, inflicting punishment for their ancestors’ wickedness... Continue reading→
Fr. Uncle Sam and the Call to Priesthood
Relevant Radio just wrapped up a historic week at the SEEK24 conference in St. Louis last week, which saw 30,000 Catholics in attendance, 500 of whom were priests. This life-changing conference brought several goals to the forefront for its young attendants: Encounter, Community, Transformation. And there’s no better way to encounter Christ and experience a... Continue reading→
Merciful Love is Hopeful
The Incarnate Word was born not in a palace, mansion, or even in an ordinary home, but in a cave; he came into the world with nothing, except an earthly mother and father who loved him with all their heart. That was all Christ wanted, nothing else. What is truly valuable is not gold, fame,... Continue reading→
Historic Moment at SEEK24 Conference!
St. Louis Embraces the Fellowship of Catholic University Students’ Annual Gathering with New Spiritual Depth The 2024 Fellowship of Catholic University Students (FOCUS) SEEK conference, hosted in St. Louis, marked a significant shift in its spiritual offerings. This year, 24,000 attendees from across the globe experienced an enhanced program thanks to the introduction of the... Continue reading→
Finding Consolation Amid Desolation
Amidst the crises and struggles of everyday life and the issues of the world that get so many people down, many people, whether they know it or not, search for answers. Nobody wants anxiety and depression, and everybody wants peace and happiness. But instead of finding those answers in prayer or an active spiritual... Continue reading→
Where Hope is Found
The three theological virtues are faith, hope, and charity. In the opening prayers of the Rosary we pray three Hail Marys for an increase in these virtues. All three are vital to the Christian life, and in need of cultivation throughout our life. One of the virtues, hope, has a Christian definition that is often... Continue reading→
5 Steps You Can Take to Become a Saint
On November 1, we celebrate All Saints Day, a commemoration of all the holy people who have made it to heaven. It’s a celebration of those who have fought the good fight, stayed the course, and crossed the finish line. That is the goal, after all, for all Christians. Those men and women who have... Continue reading→
10 Bible Verses for Combating Loneliness
“So many people struggle with loneliness,” began Cale on a segment of The Cale Clarke Show. “Whether it was during the pandemic, post-pandemic, not just during the pandemic, this is a part of the human condition. We all struggle with it from time to time.” In times of struggle, there’s nobody better to turn to... Continue reading→
