This week we celebrate the Solemnity of the Annunciation of the Lord – the great moment when Mary said yes to God’s call and the moment the Word became flesh. “It was her faithful response to the angel’s message, her fiat, that began the work of Redemption” (In Conversation with God 6, Francis Fernandez, p.175). There…
While the year of St. Joseph has drawn to a close, we are days away from the feast of this holy patriarch! The feast of March 19th, gives us the perfect opportunity to consider building devotion to St. Joseph in the family. While there are many traditions and personal devotions to the foster-father of Jesus,…
As we enter into the Triduum, so many questions might come to mind. What do I give up? What is God asking of me? What can I do to form my family? How can I teach my kids about Lent? All these thoughts come rushing into our minds, but only one thing matters. That our…
No matter their age, teaching children to pray is one of a parent’s most important tasks. Navigating prayer and all its nuances is certainly a life-long task for all of us, but establishing some healthy habits early in life can help them develop into men and women of prayer. Here we’re sharing some simple ways…
The St. Josemaria Institute shares a Spiritual Toolkit offering a curated selection of resources on the vocation of marriage. “The purpose of marriage is to help married people sanctify themselves and others. For this reason they receive a special grace in the sacrament which Jesus Christ instituted. Those who are called to the married state will, with…
