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St. Elizabeth of Hesselblad’s life was marked by tireless service to the sick and the poor, placing her life in mortal danger to save innocent lives and fostering dialogue between Catholics, Jews and Protestants. Read more:

St. Elizabeth Hesselblad A pioneering nurse and Bridgettine reformer who risked her life to save Jewish families and unite Christians through compassionate service.

Earlier that night, I had reacted to how my husband handled a situation with one of our children. Without thinking through my response, and worse, without praying about it, I instead observed, judged and reacted.

And, unsurprisingly, my outrage was unfounded. Read more:

Are you “keeping score” in your marriage? Breaking the cycle of "keeping score" in marriage by choosing forgiveness and patience over judgment.

At their Plenary Assembly this past November, the U.S. Bishops announced plans to consecrate the nation to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. The consecration is planned for June 2026, coinciding with the nation’s 250th birthday.

The bishops invite all parishes to join in this consecration. Read more:

Bishops to Consecrate the United States to the Sacred Heart The U.S. Bishops announced plans to consecrate the nation to the Sacred Heart of Jesus in June 2026.

A quick read through leadership articles on hiring will offer completely conflicting advice. The challenge is discerning whether you are thoughtfully aligning a person’s gifts with organizational needs – or unintentionally reshaping a role around a specific individual that might not serve the mission.

Here are three questions to help guide this discernment:

Need to hire? Align talents with mission

The local population called Sister Jeanne-Antide and the members of her order the “[soup] broth and small schools sisters.”

In the month of May the Church celebrates a remarkable French sister who dedicated herself to Christ by serving him in the poor. Read more:

St. Jeanne-Antide Thouret In the month of May the Church celebrates a remarkable French sister who dedicated herself to Christ by serving him in the poor.

In honor of St. Christopher Magallanes and his fellow companions, we offer this Charro Beans recipe.

Named after the charros (traditional Mexican horsemen or cowboys) who would cook these beans over an open campfire, may this tasty side dish spice up your next celebration! Read more:

A Time to Celebrate! In honor of St. Christopher Magallanes and his fellow companions, we offer this Charro Beans recipe.

Whenever faith, morals or Church discipline are in serious question, ecumenical councils have gathered bishops from the Universal Church to provide clarity and resolution on these issues.

The councils get their name from the Greek word oikoumene, meaning “the whole inhabited world.” Read more:

The enduring legacy of ecumenical councils The councils get their name from the Greek word oikoumene, meaning “the whole inhabited world.”

We can send God “darts of love” by creating our own prayers.

Begin by choosing a short prayer or Scripture passage, or create one to say throughout the day – perhaps every hour, or in a specific daily situation (when experiencing temptations, driving or even picking up your phone). Read more:

Aspiring to Pray Always? Try these short prayers!

Everybody loves a good story.

In this book, I don’t spend many words trying to teach the reader things, but rather share true, poignant, occasionally funny but real stories of how these virtues, lessons and rules were formed in me by my parents. Read more:

FAITH asked Pete Burak, GROW columnist and vice president of Renewal Ministries, about his new book A Man on Purpose: 10 Rules of Life from a Faithful Father

Q: What is the problem with gossip? I mean, sometimes I just need to vent.

A: All of us have “blind spots” when it comes to our attitudes, words and actions. Gossip can be one of those sins in our life that is there but we rarely even notice it until we see its immediate effects. Read more:

Can I just vent? Gossip can be one of those sins in our life that is there but we rarely even notice it until we see its immediate effects.