Everyday Catholic

Tom Petty had it right when he said “the waiting is the hardest part.” It’s a funny feeling when we have to wait. Sometimes it’s for something we may not want to know even [...]

Mother Teresa is one of the most recognized faces. But why is she recognized? Is it because of her giftedness? No. It’s because of her holiness. But why is she holy? Is she holy because she [...]

There’s a certain animated show about heroic seafarers and steadfast friends that means a lot to me. The main characters form a crew of strong warriors and sharp minds, cemented by the bonds of [...]

If we think of a couple who’s been married 45 years, often they celebrate this milestone by renewing their wedding vows. They remember the day when they established a covenant and became [...]

The following reflection is just one of 303 Gospel reflections The Better Part, written by Fr John Bartunek, author of Seeking First the Kingdom and more. Click here to get your FREE e-book. [...]

As Christians we’re supposed to be loving and forgiving people. The problem is this: How do we know if we have unforgiveness lodged in our hearts? Because we can’t change what we [...]

Life can get pretty predictable. Your daily routine becomes second nature, with the time marked by mindless commutes and the same-old meals. You don’t question what you do, because you’ve always [...]

“The first time I heard of the Chaplet of Divine Mercy was from Sister Henrietta. I was a little boy at the time when Sister came over to our family and taught us this prayer. I loved it! [...]

Forgiveness Is Key, written by Angèle Regnier, is already touching hearts! We’ve posted excerpts from the book on this blog, here and here. This book can help you find inspiration and [...]

Larry (not his real name) wanted me to go to lunch with him today. Larry is a senior citizen that our family brings to Sunday Mass each week. Using his walker, Larry makes his way to the [...]