Grief & Suffering

How My Brother's Death Brought Me to the Catholic Faith (feat. Debbie Herbeck)
Martha said to Jesus, “Lord, if you had been here, my brother would not have died. But even now I know that whatever you ask of...

Christ is risen, but has anything really changed for us?
In the heart of Eastertide, we can ask ourselves: Has Easter changed us? What are the consequences of truly accepting the reali...

Hopeless?
Are you feeling hopeless? Fr. Mike offers insights on how to combat despair. If you feel like you've tried everything, see no w...

I Am Not Alone: Finding Comfort in Jesus’ Agony in the Garden
When I read the Gospels filled with stories of Jesus, it can feel at times like I’m reading a superhero comic complete with sup...

Did God Abandon You?
“My God, my God why have you abandoned me?” Psalm 22:1 Are you praying everyday but still suffering? Are you doing all the righ...

The Family Healing Families
Merry Christmas, everyone! Someone here wrote me a card and has given me permission to share it. This card means much to me b...

Finding Beauty in the Loss of Control
Britt Fisk, shares her wisdom on what it means to hand over complete trust to the Lord, particularly in times of great sufferin...

The Beauty of Hope
In the midst of a fallen world, Fr. John Riccardo speaks about the unwavering trust and hope that Christians are called to. W...

How to Celebrate Christmas When Life Is Hard
Have you ever heard the song "I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day"? Have you listened to the lyrics carefully? It's not exactl...