An invitation to contemplate the nature of love, and how it shapes the way we live.

Why does god allow suffering and pain? Why does God allow evil, war (wwIII anxiety) natural disasters and all the bad things?

Feeling restless or unsure of your purpose? You're not alone. Sometimes God's call isn’t in big moves or loud revelations, but in the quiet work of loving well—right where we are. Through silence, trust, and small acts of faithfulness, we begin to see that the ordinary is often where our truest purpose is revealed.

What if the key to a deeper prayer life was simply setting better goals? Fr. Mark-Mary shares a step-by-step method—rooted in the same strategy that helped build Google—to grow your prayer life with intention. With simple, steady habits, you’ll learn to love prayer, embrace silence, and listen more deeply to God.

Have you felt stuck in your faith—like you said yes to Jesus, but somewhere along the way, things stalled? This free guide offers a gentle path forward. Through small, daily rhythms rooted in a Rule of Life, you'll rediscover what it means to walk with Jesus—and live the abundant life He promised.

Doubt isn’t the end of faith—it might be the beginning. Like Thomas, we long to see, to touch, to know for sure. But sometimes, Christ meets us not with proofs, but with presence. In our questions, He gently invites us closer. Faith often begins where certainty ends—with trust, not sight.

We imagine sainthood as grand, heroic, far-off. But holiness begins in the ordinary—in dishwashing and diaper-changing, in showing up and staying present. Like the slow steps of a pilgrimage, grace meets us moment by moment. You don’t have to go far. Holiness is here. Holiness is now.

Sundays used to blur by in bars and on couches—comfort numbing conviction. Will felt stuck, disconnected from God, others, even himself. But Exodus cracked something open. In the quiet and detachment, he began to feel again—to listen. What he found wasn’t just discipline. It was a deeper hunger for Christ—and real freedom.

God doesn’t give us dreams to tease us—He gives them to lead us. When we invite Him into our hopes and longings, we discover that our deepest desires often echo His call for our lives. This is an invitation to dream with God, trust His timing, and pursue a life of bold, joyful purpose.

Parenting often feels like a never-ending list of tasks—but what if peace isn’t found in crossing everything off, but in slowing down and reordering our hearts? This reflection invites us to loosen our grip on perfection, embrace grace, and discover how God’s presence can transform our homes from places of pressure into places of rest.

Formed by scarcity and shaped by generosity, this story traces a journey of unlearning fear and embracing stewardship. Through personal trials, cross-cultural contrasts, and faithful friendships, we glimpse how money reveals the posture of our hearts—and how trust in God’s provision transforms it into a means for joy, mission, and contentment.

When faith feels distant and ordinary life takes over, we may wonder if the Gospel still speaks. This reflection shares how quiet habits—rooted in ancient wisdom—can gently rebuild what was lost. In the slow, unseen rhythms of prayer and presence, we rediscover a spiritual life that is restful, rooted, and deeply resilient.

Father Mike’s story reminds us that God’s love chooses us not for our strength but because of our weakness. In moments of brokenness and need, we are deeply held and redeemed—showing that belonging, healing, and grace come when we embrace our true, imperfect selves in God’s tender care.

Struggling to build habits, the author discovers “max cueing”—a speech therapy concept that values responding to prompts over perfection. By treating daily stress as a cue to pray, they find grace in small responses. A hopeful take on forming spiritual habits through mercy, not mastery.

This video shares a simple midday prayer habit called the 3x5 Examen: give thanks for five things, reflect on five faults, and ask God’s help for five upcoming challenges. With just a notecard and five minutes, this daily pause can powerfully reorient your heart toward grace and growth.

This reflection shares how a month of daily Ignatian Examen prayer deepened awareness of God’s presence, turning routine gratitude into Spirit-led reflection. It invites us to notice small blessings, embrace emotions, and set daily intentions that move us from doing to being in God’s love.

Who am I in the mind if God? You were an idea in the mind of God long before the universe existed. What is my identity?

This reflection invites you to embrace the journey of cultivating a personal prayer practice—no matter where you’re starting from. Through gentle encouragement, practical tips, and a spirit of patience, it shows how small, intentional steps can open a space for deeper connection with God. Prayer is not about perfection but about curiosity, flexibility, and the joy of growing in faith day by day.

This article offers hope for those with anxiety by sharing Bible verses that remind us God is with us, provides peace beyond understanding, and invites us to cast our worries on Him. Trusting God helps us find comfort and courage in life’s challenges.

Belonging means inviting others just as they are, not asking them to fit in. It grows from deep listening, creating safe, culturally aware spaces, and choosing love and acceptance. Belonging calls us to embrace differences and build communities rooted in compassion and mutual respect.

The Holy Spirit, often overlooked, is a divine person who actively guides, strengthens, and sustains us. By making room in our hearts and inviting the Spirit daily, we grow in trust, recognize God’s presence, and discern His will—experiencing love, peace, and courage in ordinary moments.

This reflection encourages cultivating a lifestyle of gratitude through presence and intentionality. By noticing daily gifts and expressing thanks to others, we deepen our awareness of God’s love. Gratitude grows slowly but transforms our hearts toward joy and connection with the world around us.

In the rush of daily life, it’s easy to miss the quiet beauty around us. This reflection draws on the Ignatian practice of the daily examen to help us notice where God is gently present — in small joys, in moments of growth, even in our shortcomings. Through stories of spiritual awakening and honest self-awareness, we’re invited to rediscover how love begins with paying attention.

This reflection invites us to trade comfort for calling, reminding us that we were made not for mediocrity, but for greatness in Christ. Through curiosity, intentional relationships, and small acts of faithfulness, we begin to stretch our hearts for the abundant life God longs to give us.

Why did God create a world with so much evil and suffering, and then allow it all to happen? Lets run an AI simulation and find out.

Feeling stuck in life’s monotony and searching for meaning is a universal experience, but it’s possible to move from anxiety to purpose.

This reflection reminds us that joy is more than a fleeting feeling—it’s a habit of the heart, cultivated through gratitude, service, forgiveness, and a willingness to seek the good. Rooted in God’s love, joy becomes a steady light we can receive and share, no matter our circumstances.

This reflection challenges our noisy, hyperconnected culture by inviting us to rediscover silence—not as absence, but as a sacred space for rest, empathy, and encounter with God. It reminds us that in the quiet, we come home to ourselves and to the voice of the One who dwells within.

This reflection offers spiritual and practical guidance for discerning your path in life. Through prayer, conversation, and self-awareness, it encourages us to listen for God’s invitations and trust that even one small step taken with Him can lead to a life of purpose and peace.

This reflection invites us to begin our days not with noise, but with nourishment—through books that awaken wonder, peace, and presence. By turning first to beauty and wisdom, we reconnect with what’s true and grounding before entering the rush of the world.

This reflection reminds us that a full life isn’t found in busyness, but in joy rooted in gratitude, trust, and authentic encounters. Amid the stress of modern life, it offers practical ways to slow down, entrust our hearts to God, and rediscover the joy we were made for.

Prayer isn’t about changing God—it’s about letting God change us.

This reflection invites us to rediscover the power of reading—not just as a habit, but as a way to grow in intellect, empathy, and wonder. It reminds us that reading deeply can shape who we are, helping us live more thoughtful, compassionate, and purposeful lives.

This reflection explores how reason and observation can lead us to believe in God’s existence through St. Thomas Aquinas’ Five Ways. It offers a starting point for those wrestling with doubt, showing that faith is not blind—but an invitation to seek, wonder, and enter into relationship with a loving Creator.

This reflection invites us to rediscover justice not as an ideology, but as a virtue rooted in love and humility. It reminds us that evangelization often begins with entering into others’ suffering—and that through prayer, sacrifice, and action, we are all called to respond to injustice as modern-day disciples.

Andrew’s story shows how deep suffering and broken coping can be transformed by love, dignity, and respect, revealing that healing and purpose are possible for anyone.