Beloved Reflections

You might be wondering what St. John Baptist de La Salle has to do with softball, sculptures, and spiritual childhoold. As so many weekends do, this one had me packing bags and hitting the road for a softball tournament—only I didn’t realize God had written something extra into the itinerary. My daughter’s team was competing…

Wondering how to follow Jesus every day? When Jesus says, “Come, follow Me,” He’s giving us an invitation to a life of purpose, freedom, and deep joy. It’s personal. It’s powerful. And it’s daily. Those three simple words changed the lives of the apostles forever. They left behind boats, nets, families, and the only life…

When we think of saints who embraced the will of God in the midst of deep suffering and loss, Saint Jane Frances de Chantal stands out as a beautiful witness to holy surrender, spiritual friendship, and persistent love. I first learned about St Jane de Chantal through a conversation with my spiritual director. He encouraged…

Each year, on the Fourth Sunday of Easter—Good Shepherd Sunday—the Church invites us to observe the World Day of Prayer for Vocations. This year, on Sunday, May 11, the faithful around the globe unite in a special way to pray for vocations to the priesthood, diaconate, and consecrated life. This day is not only about…

The bells of Saint Peter’s rang out, the white smoke rose—and the world heard those ancient words echo once again from the balcony of Saint Peter’s Basilica:“Habemus Papam!” — “We have a Pope!” With great joy, the Church welcomes Pope Leo XIV, the first American ever elected to the papacy. His words reflect humility and…

Recently, while visiting my grandmother’s house, I came across a small, worn book tucked away on a table. Its faded spine read With God (affiliate) by Father Lasance. Curious, I opened it and discovered it had once belonged to her mother—my great-grandmother. The delicate font and aged pages made it feel as if I had…