The Saints and Me Series; St. Alphonsus Liguouri, My Teacher and My Friend
St. Alphonsus Liguouri is a saint who speaks in an accessible way, using concrete words instead of abstract teachings.
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Abby Thomas
Sep 282 min
Collaboration Between Trust and Intuition
There is a beautiful collaboration between our personal intuition and the trust we have in the Lord.
Abby Thomas
Jul 202 min
The Feminine Genius
My childhood was surrounded with beautiful things because I grew up in a household of beautiful women. Eight daughters living on a dairy...
Catholic Country Chronicles
May 193 min
Pentecostal Revival
Over the last three years, our country has undergone a National Eucharistic Revival. We all need revival. The root word...
Leah Brix
Apr 73 min
Trouble with Candles
Several weeks ago, my three oldest sons had the privilege to serve for the Stations of the Cross. One carried the crucifix and the other...
Leah Brix
Dec 31, 20233 min
Was Christmas Special Enough?
Last night I was sitting in my favorite chair, staring at my Christmas tree. It’s chaotic, with the bottom branches half empty and the...
Abby Thomas
Dec 24, 20232 min
For Unto Us a Child is Born
As a musician, it may seem cliche to admit that music is one of my favorite parts of the Christmas season. From Rudolf the Red-Nosed...
Abby Thomas
Nov 26, 20232 min
Jesus, King of My Life
Today, the church celebrates the Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe, or Christ the King. Pope Pius XI instituted...
Leah Brix
Nov 19, 20233 min
Thanksgiving Turkey and the Eucharist
It was 6:00 on a frigid January morning that my phone rang. I coughed quick to help clear away my morning voice, but failed and croaked...
Leah Brix
May 28, 20232 min
The Last Sin Eater
I know I’m late to the party, like usual, but I just discovered the awesomeness that is Audible. I actually gifted Adam with an Audible...
Leah Brix
May 14, 20233 min
A Day of Dual Celebration
One chilly October Sunday in 2017, we celebrated the 100-year anniversary of the apparitions of Our Lady of Fatima in our local parish....
Abby Thomas
Apr 23, 20232 min
Spring Cleaning Burnout
Spring is officially upon us! We embraced the beautiful weather with countless walks around the neighborhood, iced coffee, and open...
Leah Brix
Apr 16, 20232 min
Get Lost in the Ocean of Mercy
The spiritual walk is a perilous one. One minute you are walking on water, and the next are walking through the Valley of the Shadow of...
Abby Thomas
Apr 9, 20233 min
Rejoicing with Easter Traditions
Easter morning was full of thrill and excitement from the moment we opened our eyes as children. We would throw on our barn boots and...
Leah Brix
Mar 26, 20233 min
Once Upon a Time I Ran
I ran my first 5k when I was in my early twenties. Because of my overactive brain, I quickly bored of the repetitive movements of one...
Leah Brix
Feb 19, 20232 min
Making Time for Date Night and Morning Prayer
My husband and I committed to monthly date nights a few years ago. It is only possible because they are written on the calendar in...
Leah Brix
Feb 5, 20233 min
Lost at the Great Mall of America
Five years ago we took our family to Sea Life Aquarium, which is located inside the great Mall of America. It was an awesome afternoon...
Abby Thomas
Jan 22, 20233 min
A Cry for Help from One Baby to Another
“Hello Abby, any news on that baby yet? If not, you can join us for the March for life on Sunday. That will for sure get things...