Author: Stephanie Foley

Stephanie Foley

Stephanie Foley serves as a Digital Media Producer at Relevant Radio®. She is a graduate of Franciscan University of Steubenville, where she studied journalism, and she has worked in Catholic radio for 12 years. Stephanie is a wife, a mother of three boys, and in her free time she enjoys reading, running, and really good coffee. You can find more of Stephanie’s writing at relevantradio.com and on the free Relevant Radio mobile app.

How to Navigate Times of Spiritual Dryness

July 23, 2021May 21, 2021 Articles

In our journey of faith, we all have times when our spiritual life feels dry. During these times God can feel distant, and we don’t feel that connection that we crave in our prayer. Often this is just a passing phase in our journey. But for some, like St. Teresa of Calcutta, these times of […]

Why the World Needs Your Story

July 19, 2021May 21, 2021 Articles

How have you seen the Lord work in your life? Maybe you’re a convert and the Lord has worked in dramatic ways, or maybe you’re a cradle Catholic and you have seen the Lord work in small, consistent ways to keep you on the path of faith. But no matter what your story is, it […]

When the Seeds You Sow for Your Children Don’t Take Root

July 18, 2021July 15, 2021 Articles

In proclaiming the Good News, Jesus often told stories involving sowing, seeds, and the life that comes (or doesn’t come) from them. While the parables that Jesus told were tailored to the experiences of his first-century audience, the parable of the sower and the seed is particularly meaningful for many Catholic parents today. Despite their […]

How to Defend Your Faith Without Getting Defensive

July 13, 2021July 11, 2021 Articles

There are times when someone who is not Catholic may have a question about your faith. Why do Catholics not eat meat on Fridays in Lent? Or why do Catholics have to confess their sins to a priest? It’s a great opportunity to be able to explain your faith with mutual respect. There are other […]

Don’t Let Your Past Keep You From Embracing God’s Love

July 9, 2021May 21, 2021 Articles

There is an old saying that “Every saint has a past, every sinner has a future.” And we know from Scripture and the lives of the saints that, by the grace of God, great sinners can become the holiest saints. But for some people who are striving for sainthood, their sinful past can bring up […]

Why Both Faith and Works are Gifts From God

July 6, 2021July 2, 2021 Articles

It is a common misunderstanding that Catholics believe we can earn our salvation, that through our own efforts we can work our way to heaven by doing good deeds. This is not true, but even many Catholics are still confused when it comes to what the Church teaches about the relationship between faith and works. […]

Making Prayer a Part of Your Vacation

July 2, 2021May 21, 2021 Articles

Let’s be honest, we could all use a vacation. It is healthy and important to take a vacation from your normal routine to get some rest and rejuvenation. And vacation is also a great time to renew your prayer life, or jump start it for the first time. Fr. Boniface Hicks, a regular contributor to The […]

Don’t Let Your Addiction Keep You From God’s Mercy

June 29, 2021June 18, 2021 Articles

The sacrament of Confession is a sacrament of healing. But for those who struggle with addiction or habitual sin, it is easy to allow shame or despair to keep you from going to Confession and receiving the healing you desperately need. Maybe you’ve confessed the same sin over and over, and you think that you’re […]

Living Your Faith with a Disability

June 25, 2021May 21, 2021 Articles

In a world that seems to expect perfection, people with disabilities can often be pushed to the margins. But the reality is that something as simple as an accident or an illness can befall anyone at anytime. You may wake up tomorrow and find yourself with a disability. How would that impact your life, your […]

Premonitions: Are They Superstition or the Gift of Prophecy?

June 22, 2021June 18, 2021 Articles

Have you ever had a weird feeling that something was going to happen – and then it did? Or have you ever had a dream about an incident or conversation, and that exact scenario actually took place at a future date? Premonitions are a feeling or intuition that something will happen, and many people have […]

The Importance of (Even Imperfect) Fathers

June 18, 2021May 21, 2021 Articles

Father’s Day is Sunday, and it is a day when we celebrate the many fathers and father-figures in our lives. But it is also a day that can bring about mixed emotions. Many people grew up without the consistent presence of their father. Others grew up with a father in the home, but their relationship […]

9 Great Father’s Day Gifts for Catholic Dads

June 15, 2021June 13, 2021 Articles

Father’s Day is coming up on June 20th, and it’s a wonderful opportunity to honor the fathers and father-figures in our lives. If you’re looking for a meaningful gift for your Catholic dad this Father’s Day, we’ve got you covered! Here are 9 ideas that are sure to be a hit. Catholic Socks While ties […]

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