I’m sure everyone has heard of the 20/80 principle—20% of people do 80% of the work. I have found it to be frustratingly true. How many of you in church ministry see new faces volunteering each week?

After parking, Evelyn made her way across the front of our building to the abortion clinic next door. As she passed, our sidewalk advocates asked her if there was anything they could do for her. Evelyn requested prayers with the caveat that they did not pray she chose life...

I don't know about you, but some words stop me in my tracks. I am glad they do. I don't want to say, nevermind pray, something I don't mean. 

Stations of the Cross to pray as a family! These meditations are written to invite your child into Christ’s Passion.

The March for Life is over—the joy of being surrounded by individuals who also acknowledge the reality that unborn human beings are, in fact, human beings and should have protection under the law is starting to let down. As everyone heads home to communities nationwide, we encourage you and your kiddos to keep the momentum in reawakening a culture of life!

As parents, we answer big questions best by planting seeds early, but it is never too late to begin. St. Therese’s “little way” encourages us as parents to embrace every opportunity in our day-to-day to pour Christ’s love and truth into the heart of our home.

It is Him who reaches down and picks up our broken pieces for as long as we have pieces to pick up, and Him who loves us even when we struggle to love ourselves. It is Him who heals our broken hearts, Him who binds up our wounds, and Him who rolls up His sleeves and helps us clean our mess.

Silence is hard. Especially when we pray and don’t hear God’s response.