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"The family that prays together stays together." - Venerable Patrick Peyton

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Power of Love: Family Reflection Video

When the power of love overcomes the love of power.

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Making Things Possible: Family Reflection Video

I was unsure if this was the path for me so I pleaded, “God, give me a sign to prove that you really want me to be a priest.”

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Small Prayers that Make a Difference

Days are gifts from God. Sometimes it’s hard to recognize this when we become busy mothers doing our daily work of love. I have found lifting up small, short prayers are really very BIG when it comes to coming closer to Jesus in my days. Thank the Lord for short moments of faith when we can lift a prayer to help us through.

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Stillness in the Chaos

It was the spring of 2002 when Steve and I began praying as a couple. Ten years into our marriage, we were finally vulnerable enough to share our deepest spiritual desires with one another. Still, I feared being mocked or misunderstood, though Steve gave me no reason to hesitate.

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What Prayer Life?

A healthy and fruitful prayer life is a true gift, but how does one accomplish this?

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Praying the Game: It Can Be Done

I’ve watched all five of my kids play sports of all kinds for over three decades. I can’t count the number of meets, matches, and games I’ve faithfully attended. Whether it’s been sitting on the sidelines in freezing rain, in the bleachers on a 90-degree summer day, or putting up with the loud rap music they play for warm-ups, my heart’s desire as a mom to be present always trumped my physical or mental discomforts.

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