Of all the commandments, “Thou shalt not covet,” never seemed the most difficult. I knew that I could be materialistic, could focus on things over
The chapel was still and dark as we filed in, hushed, almost on tiptoe. The first sight we registered in our dim surroundings was the
I love the stories of the Saints and the inspiration that I always glean from their zeal for life and their love for God. They
When I gave birth to each of my girls, I remember falling instantly in love with them. I remember the first time I laid eyes
TV and Radio Host Bear Woznick inspires readers with true stories to grow in holiness A Surfer’s Guide to the Soul by Bear Woznick. Sophia
To say that someone sees through rose-coloured or rose-tinted glasses is a common idiomatic expression by which we describe someone as seeing something as being
On March 9, 2020, all of Italy suddenly fell silent and stood still. The country saw a rapid rise of coronavirus cases, leaving the government
A middle-aged man died and found himself before the judgment throne. There, he was so uncomfortable, knowing that he was not good enough to be
When one reads scripture without the gift of faith (an internal spiritual life, in communion with Christ), the Pharisees’ spiritual ailment will only be interpreted
People often ask me, “Why do priests wear black?” If I’m feeling sarcastic, I usually respond with something like, “It makes us look thinner” or
In her journal of divine wisdom, St. Teresa of Ávila instructs her sisters to “not blame the soul for what a weak imagination, human nature
During this time in lockdown, I have finally delved into my collection of 3D jigsaw puzzles, and pondered a few life lessons while having fun.
Okay, I must confess: I like to be self-sufficient. It’s nice when you know what to do, have a schedule in hand, know what’s happening,
Okay, take a deep breath, it’s time for quiet prayer with the Lord. After the appointment this morning, I still haven’t finished with that project,
Guest post by Dr. Matthew Tan. As a teen, I remember regularly watching the TV series Judging Amy (1999-2005). I also vividly remember one episode
One of the great mystics of the Church, St. John of the Cross, used to keep a prayer journal where he would write down insights,
By Elizabeth Self, a writer at Clarifying Catholicism. As a conscientious Catholic, I’ve often been afraid that I may be called a hypocrite. There’s a
In no uncertain terms, the Church and the world are undergoing a time of unprecedented suffering. We look out of the windows of our homes
By Harry Scherer, a writer at Clarifying Catholicism. Recently, I experienced the joy of joining eleven other young men from around the country for the
In the first year of the Spanish Civil War, Saint Josemaría continued to carry out a wide-ranging but clandestine pastoral work, to the extent that
Guest post by Gerard M. Nadal. Something strange and beautiful is happening in the Church amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. A reawakening to intimacy is occurring.
