Wellness

Although it may surprise you, the answer to this question is very simple. The only way that we will ever be happy is to surrender to God’s will. That’s it! Although it may sound simplistic, that is the ultimate answer. If we are constantly…

Only resolve to do things you really want to achieve. This may be a bit of a cliché, but it is still exceedingly important. If you don’t really want something, you won’t be able to make yourself really pursue it. Make sure your resolutions…

When I was 5 years old and hospitalized with polio, the doctor phoned one evening to tell my mother that I might not live through the night. Mom was alone, in quarantine with my 2-year-old sister, while Dad was staying with friends so he…

Optional Memorial of St. Lawrence of Brindisi, Priest and Doctor of the Church Blessed Virgin Mary Lord, your Gospel is spread not through the sword, but by the example of all those faithful to your word. You are the Lamb of God, a…

What is your first thought about summertime? “Yay, no more schedules! Time to have fun!” or “Uh-oh, what do I do without the school-year routine? The kids will be bored.” Whether you are looking forward to the unstructured freedom of summer…

My family saves all year for a trip to the lake region of Maine each summer. Once there, we head to Camp Loseekum, a bare-bones cabin that has been in my husband’s family since the late 1800s. There are many things I love about this…

Many post-abortive women believe they’ve committed the “unforgiveable sin.” They often believe that they’re completely alone—no one else they know could possibly have done what they did and no one would ever understand what they’ve been…

We all made our public announcements on Dec. 31: “This year, it will be different.” This year I will get organized, lose weight, save money, be a better version of whatever it is I already am. Setting goals is part of the fun of a New Year.…

A new translation of the Roman Missal is coming in Advent 2011. Here’s what that means.

Some Catholics say yoga is a helpful exercise regimen. Others say it's the portal of hell. What's going on here? She told me her name was Janet and that she was in the office a couple of days a week. She was a trim, petite woman, probably…