The Message of Our Lady of Champion
Articles, News and Culture
After the news broke, I could see the excitement in my children’s eyes. “Our Lady of Champion, pray for us!” they said, with a tone of awe and wonder. I ... Read more
Now and at the Hour of Our Death
Articles, Faith and Spirituality
My husband and I were recently at a wedding, seated during dinner with some friends of the groom. During one of the speeches, a groomsman emphasized the importance of making ... Read more
Preparing for Lent
Articles, Faith and Spirituality
I blinked and here we are in the middle of February. Sometimes the liturgical seasons sneak up on us, so here is your reminder: Lent begins NEXT WEEK, on February ... Read more
Turning to God When Things Don’t Go Your Way
Articles, Faith and Spirituality
What do you do when things go wrong? You had some plans or an idea of what your life might be and then things are completely derailed. Maybe it’s illness, ... Read more
Remembering the Life and Legacy of Benedict XVI
Articles, News and Culture
His Holiness Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI April 16, 1927 – December 31, 2022 Pope Benedict XVI passed into eternal life on December 31, 2022 at age 95. The Vatican announced of ... Read more
Making Space for a Silent Night
Articles, Family and Kids
Silent night, holy night; all is calm, all is bright. Is it just me, or is this time of year the furthest from silent and calm as can be? We ... Read more
Do you show gratitude to God?
Articles, Faith and Spirituality
It’s that time of year when gratitude and greed intersect. Have you ever reflected on the fact that during this season of Thanksgiving and pre-Christmas shopping, our culture is simultaneously ... Read more
Preparing for a Peaceful Death with St. Joseph
Articles, Faith and Spirituality
In this month of the Holy Souls, as we pray for the faithful departed, we would be remiss if we did not also consider our own death. We probably all ... Read more
Observing the Month of the Holy Souls
Articles, Faith and Spirituality
We kicked off this month with the Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed, more commonly known as All Souls Day, on November 2. But let’s not forget that the entire ... Read more
Why I Keep Bringing My Kids to Mass
Articles, Family and Kids
I have three little kids, and they have a lot of energy. Not a single one of them is the kind of toddler or preschooler who is happy sitting quietly ... Read more
Where did the Sacred Heart Devotion come from?
Articles, Faith and Spirituality
The Sacred Heart of Jesus is a well-known devotion among Catholics. The image is easily recognizable—a heart encircled by a crown of thorns, topped with flames of love and mercy, ... Read more
How Can I Talk to My Kids About Their Grandparents’ Divorce?
Articles, Family and Kids, The Patrick Madrid Show
You’re a Catholic family trying to live out the faith and raise your children in the beauty and truth that comes from God. But things can get complicated when close ... Read more