Did you know that we almost didn’t get the detailed autobiography of Saint Margaret Mary Alacoque? St. Margaret Mary was a very humble person. That humility allowed her to accomplish many spiritual feats in her life. But when her spiritual director Fr. Claude La Colombière asked her to write down an account of her life,...Continue reading→

Have you ever seen someone misuse a tool? Sometimes when we hand a hammer or paintbrush to a child we see them not know how to use it. They might try to hammer with the paintbrush or paint with the hammer! Similarly, we need to know how to use our suffering. One of the biggest...Continue reading→

Can you do something nine times in a row? Most likely you’ll immediately say, “Yes! That’s easy!” But if you’re anything like me, you’ll realize it’s harder than it sounds. It’s very easy to start a nine-day novena – it’s much harder to finish it! And just try to get up early nine times in...Continue reading→

Do you ever make plans for the weekend? And – if they’re plans with someone you love – do you look forward to them all week? When you love someone, you spend time with them! Whether it’s a couple’s date night or a friend’s vacation together. Unfortunately, we sometimes don’t spend time with the Person...Continue reading→

If Jesus showed you His Heart, how would you respond? In 1674, about a year after her first vision, St. Margaret Mary Alacoque was kneeling in front of the Blessed Sacrament when Jesus appeared again. This second apparition was vivid and unforgettable. She saw His Sacred Heart on a crystal-clear throne of flames, surrounded by...Continue reading→

Have you ever lost your patience at something small? If you’re like me, I’m sure you have. Afterwards, we look back and wonder how we ever got frustrated at something like that! Nowadays, we all expect everything to be instant. Whether it’s live news, two-day shipping, or fast food, we can get frustrated when things...Continue reading→

What’s the first rule when you hike in the wilderness? Don’t go alone! If you hike alone you could get lost – and if you get injured you won’t have anyone to help you. That’s why you should always bring a partner if you go hiking. It’s the same in the spiritual life. You aren’t...Continue reading→