Many Christian couples do not pray together. They often don’t realize the power and grace of simply sitting down together, regularly, holding hands, and praying from their hearts about the issues of life. They will pray by themselves, they will occasionally say traditional prayers. Facing each other, praying from their hearts, makes them feel uncomfortable. So they make excuses. Research indicates that couples Read more →

“Grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ” (2 Peter 3:18). A friend of mine, Sister Leonella, was a missionary in Uganda, establishing educational systems and prayer groups. One day when she was home for a visit, I asked, “You know I travel around the world speaking to Catholic groups. What should I teach God’s people?” Her voice was strong and the message was clear: “Teach them to love, and to shed unlove.” Isn’t this what Lent is all Read more →

What does God want me to do with my life? Am I spending my time on the “right” things? How do I live out the calling I feel in my heart? For a long time I’ve struggled to “find my purpose”. I wonder if others can relate to this internal struggle. We only get one chance to live each day. I don’t want to get to the end of my days and realize that I used them all up Read more →