Of all our national holidays, Thanksgiving is one of my absolute favorites. What a wonderful idea it is to gather with family and friends, reflect on our bountiful blessings, and give thanks for God’s generosity. At our house this year, we…

For many of us, Catholic Digest is like an old friend. For years we have seen its familiar logo on coffee tables and in the back of our churches. In fact, having celebrated 80 years of publishing just last year, Catholic Digest is…

At last, the days of summer have arrived! Even if your own school days or your children’s school days are long behind you, there is still something pleasant and unique about the change of season at this time of year. On the long, slow, hot…

By Danielle Bean At last, it’s May! God is good! After what felt like a never-ending winter season, at last the air is fresh, the sun is warm, and flowers are blooming. This is such a lovely, hope-filled time of year, it’s no wonder we set…

By Danielle Bean One of my daughter Gabrielle’s favorite objects is a small rock that is covered with worn pink paint, tiny red hearts, and the words “I love you.” She never tires of looking at and asking me about this gift I made and gave…

It was sharing time. My first-grade teacher gathered the children in class and we sat, cross-legged in the sharing circle. “We’ll go around the room,” she told us, “And tell what our parents’ jobs are.” The other children shared about…