Many faithful Catholics quietly struggle with the question…“Is this healthy, or is this too much?” On the surface, healthy Catholic spirituality and scrupulosity can look very similar. Both include prayer, regular examination of conscience, and a sincere desire...
We are sometimes quick to believe that saints lived lives of constant holiness, free from struggle and pain. But the truth is much more human—and much more encouraging. Many saints - dare I say, most saints - didn’t live holy, peaceful lives for the entirety of their...
Imagine it’s Christmas Day. Your family is gathered around the dinner table—laughter, stories, the clatter of silverware on plates. But your sister isn’t joining in. She has just returned home from college out of state. You notice how quiet she is, detached from the...