ROSARY NOVENA: DAY 36 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...Continue reading→

ROSARY NOVENA: DAY 35 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....Continue reading→

ROSARY NOVENA: DAY 34 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...Continue reading→

ROSARY NOVENA: DAY 33 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...Continue reading→

ROSARY NOVENA: DAY 32 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...Continue reading→

ROSARY NOVENA: DAY 31 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...Continue reading→

ROSARY NOVENA: DAY 30 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...Continue reading→

ROSARY NOVENA: DAY 29 Do you want to know what you truly care about? Just look at your calendar! If we look back at this past week’s calendar we can see what our priorities are. Maybe it’s family, work, sports, or playing backgammon. Whatever it is, it will show up on our calendar. Why? Whatever...Continue reading→

ROSARY NOVENA: DAY 28 Have you ever had a vision? Most people don’t get to see visions – and even many saints never saw visions. It’s easy to think that visions are just for extraordinary saints and exceptionally holy people. But not so fast! Remember, St. Margaret Mary Alacoque was born in the little village...Continue reading→

ROSARY NOVENA: DAY 27 Have you ever given a great gift? Part of the joy of giving is seeing the look on the person's face as they open your gift. Sometimes we even think we’re pretty generous. But no one can outdo Jesus in generosity! The 12 Promises of the Sacred Heart are promised for...Continue reading→

ROSARY NOVENA: DAY 26 Is there something you wish you had never done? If you’re like me, I bet there is! It could be an unkind word, a harsh action, or something else. Everyone has something that they regret. And it can make us worry – what will Jesus think of us when we die?...Continue reading→