We are all called to be saints. For most of us, that means living an ordinary life with family and friends and also working. Maybe work means raising kids or maybe it means going to a job. Given all the Read More …
Author: Leslie Hultgren
May, the Month of Mary
In the month of May, as we prepare to celebrate mothers for their dedication and importance to our families, we also should honor and praise Mary, the Mother of God, and the Queen of all Saints, in a special way Read More …
What is Mercy?
“God is not outdone by evil. So, in a time of great evil, God wants to give even greater graces.” Mercy is “Love’s second name.” It’s a particular kind of love, a particular mode of love when it encounters suffering, Read More …
Discerning God’s Will
This year has been one of change for our family and perhaps yours as well. Loss of a loved one, new employment, and children graduating from school. What changes are you currently experiencing in your life? Do these changes cause Read More …
St. Joseph
“When you invoke St. Joseph, you don’t have to say much. Say, “If you were in my place St. Joseph, what would you do? Well, pray for this on my behalf.” ~ St. Andre’ Bessette The month of March is Read More …
A Simple Truth About My Lenten Journey…
“Trust all things to Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament and to Mary, Help of Christians and you will see what miracles are.” – St. John Bosco I began my Lenten journey with a well laid plan as to how I Read More …
Refocus Your Life Through Silence
At St. Francis Borgia we have been focusing on the theme of silence this Lent. An important part of priest’s lives are silent retreats. These extended periods of silence always help me to refocus my life. My first silent retreat Read More …
Fasting, the Original Cleanse
Happy Lent! Yes, I used the word “happy.” We should be especially happy during fasting and abstinence, as we show reverence to God and imitate Christ. This is for our growth, not God’s! Unfortunately, many people see fasting as outdated. Read More …
Becoming Better Through Faith
It is hard for me to remember it now, but for about half my life I wasn’t a member of the Catholic Church. I was raised in the Congregational Church. Religion never played a big part in my life, and Read More …
Be Still and Know That I Am God
As an adult convert to the Catholic faith, I began going to Eucharistic Adoration before I really knew what It was, and miraculously I experienced physical peace gazing upon Jesus. As I came to know that Jesus is truly present Read More …