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 […] ... Read more

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. […] ... Read more

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 […] ... Read more

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 […] ... Read more

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 […] ... Read more

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 […] ... Read more

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 […] ... Read more