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...
Silent Retreat for 30 Days: A Throwback
Silent Retreat: No, we were not on a silent retreat while taking a break from podcasting, but Fr. Chris Seith was, and now he’s back! Tune in and learn about this practice and what fruits poured forth in this throwback episode from Catholic Bytes. Listen to a recent...
9 Saints Who Devoted Themselves To The Holy Name Of Jesus
Family movie night. We hadn’t watched a movie with my 19-year-old daughter for months. Her boyfriend was there too and as we pushed “play,” I relished the first satisfying crunch of popcorn and snuggled under a plush blanket next to my husband. The movie was just the...


