Beloved Reflections

Every year, the Church dedicates the month of May to Mary, the Mother of God. It’s a time set apart to draw close to Our Lady with love, gratitude, and devotion. Through special prayers, acts of charity, and Marian traditions, Catholics around the world honor the one who said “yes” to God with perfect faith.…

The Infant of Prague is a beloved image of the Child Jesus, dressed in royal robes and wearing a crown. This devotion reminds us of Christ’s kingship—even in His infancy—and invites us to trust Him with the bold, simple faith of a child. Recently, my parish brought back a statue of the Infant of Prague.…

With the passing of Pope Francis, many people are wondering how a new pope is chosen. When a pope dies or resigns, the Catholic Church begins the sacred process of choosing a new pope through a papal conclave. Unlike political elections, this solemn event is deeply spiritual and steeped in tradition, reminding us that the…

What does it mean to be living the resurrection? I recently had a dream where I woke up with the words “road to Damascus” repeating in my mind. As I emerged from sleep in a kind of fog, those words lingered like a thread I was meant to follow. I wondered what God might be…

The Five Wounds of Christ—His pierced hands, feet, and side—are a powerful reminder of His love and sacrifice. Devotion to these wounds has been a cherished practice in the Church for centuries, drawing the faithful closer to the mystery of the Passion. By meditating on these wounds, we enter into the suffering of Christ and…

The 33-day Marian consecration to the Blessed Virgin Mary is a spiritual practice rooted in the Catholic tradition, calling believers to dedicate themselves to Jesus through Mary. This devotion, as outlined by Saint Louis de Montfort in his classic work True Devotion to Mary (affiliate), has gained significant traction among Catholics who desire a deeper…