Above: Detail from The Annunciation by Nicolas Poussin (1657, National Gallery, London). By Fr. David Gaines One of the most incredible gifts given to us, the Church Militant, is the Church Triumphant: the saints and angels in Heaven. They are constantly beholding the...
Sister Paschalina Marie
Carmelite Solemn Profession: A “Delightful though Arduous Life”
Above: Sr. Mary Donna Fe Josef of Jesus O. Carm (crowned with roses) is pictured following the Mass of her Solemn Profession at the Cathedral of Our Lady of Lourdes with her Carmelite Sisters, Bishop Thomas Daly, and other members of the clergy. By Sister Paschalina...
How Spiritual Direction Impacted My Discernment Journey
Above: Detail from the painting of the Sacred Heart by Raymond Vincent and located in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel of St. Peter Parish, Spokane. By Sister Christiana Marie, SMMC Vocational discernment, which involves both discovering and living in the Will of God,...
Sacramental Marriage: A Testimony to our Sanctification
Photo above: Ben and Chrissie Carleton are pictured with their children Julianna, Justin, and Gemma on the day of Julianna's Confirmation and First Holy Communion. By Ben and Chrissie Carleton Chrissie's Testimony: “Now we must help each other to get to Heaven.” These...