Teaching and learning the faith together
This Sunday’s Gospel is the story of the Canaanite woman. The woman had great faith, and Jesus healed her daughter. The Canaanite Woman Matthew 15:21-28 At that time, Jesus withdrew to the region of Tyre[Read More…]
As a catechist, I want to make sure that I deeply understand the truths and facts of our Faith. I usually go to primary sources such as Sacred Scripture and the Catechism. Sometimes, if I[Read More…]
The Vatican is somewhere that I would definitley love to visit with my husband and kids someday. If my kids are still young, I will definitely be bringing Sophia Institute Press’ Discovering the Vatican. It’s part[Read More…]
As you spend more time with your family perhaps you’ll be taking some trips in the car. We often took advantage of this relaxing time together to engage in faith projects and guessing games while[Read More…]
This Sunday’s Gospel is the story of Jesus walking on water. This is a great one to start a discussion on relying on Jesus for the various trials of life! Scroll down for more lesson[Read More…]
The Solemnity of the Assumption of Mary is August 15th! Here are some quick facts about this Feast: The Assumption of Mary is a Solemnity The Assumption of Mary is one of the 4 dogmas[Read More…]
The Catholic Church really is a trove of treasures waiting to be fdiscovered and enjoyed. There are more saints than I could ever read about in this life, and even more holy people who literally[Read More…]
Pope Leo XIV was elected pope just over a year ago in May 2025. Two of my favorite first memories of Pope Leo were his first adress on the balcony the day he was elected[Read More…]
This Sunday’s Gospel reading (August 2, 2026) is from the Gospel of Matthew. It is the story of Jesus multiplying the loaves and the fishes for the crowd of 5000: Matthew 14:13-21 When Jesus heard[Read More…]
Take a peek into Helen Secreti’s Faith Formation classroom in this article where she shares tips, strategies, and routines for a prayerful and successful class. Starting Fresh The beginning of a new teaching year with[Read More…]
The Priest Who Stayed in Gaza: A Witness to Hope in the Ruins By Father Gabriel Romanelli with Guillaume de Dieuleveult Published by Sophia Institute Press Also available as an ebook and audiobook on the[Read More…]
August is dedicated to the Immaculate Heart! This month, we have rounded up our favorite posts on the August dedication to the Immaculate Heart, Catholic feast days in August, and tips for Catholic religious education[Read More…]
We have friends who have recently left the Catholic Church. Our hearts are breaking at the news, but I saw the beginnings of their change in attitude as early as last summer. They packed their[Read More…]
Yoga Unveiled: My Spiritual Journey from Darkness to Light by Linda Carl Published by Sophia Institute Press Also available as an ebook and audiobook on the Saintifi app (Try it free for 30 days) Have[Read More…]
The First Sorrowful Mystery: The Agony of Jesus in the Garden Luke 22:39-44 Hematidrosis (a.k.a. “sweating blood”) is a rare medical condition that may occur when a person is suffering extreme levels of stress. Imagine[Read More…]
It’s almost summer now, but it’s also the winter of VBS discontent: the cost, the programs, the relevance, the Catholicity, etc. I don’t do Vacation Bible School so I’m not an authority; I just see[Read More…]
Herbs that Heal: (Catholic) Home Remedies to Forage and Grow by Judson Carroll and Steve Cunningham Published by Sophia Institute Press Also available as an ebook and audiobook on the Saintifi App (try for free[Read More…]
“I died for you,” He said. “Yes Lord,” I replied, raising my head in pride. “I know.” “But do you know what that means?” He said. “Do you know what that means for your life?”[Read More…]
Family prayer We all want to develop our family prayer time. But sometimes little ones fidget or bicker, older children seem to wish they were anywhere else, and Mom and Dad struggle to remain focused[Read More…]
Rainbows After Rain: Discovering God’s Grace in Everyday Life by Msgr. Laurence J. Spiteri Published by Sophia Institute Press Also available as an ebook and audiobook on the Saintifi app (Try it free for 30[Read More…]
