by Elizabeth Slaten | Jul 16, 2021 | Family Life
In the liturgical life of the Church, on July 6th we celebrate the feast of St. Maria Goretti, my patron saint and a dear friend. For as long as I can remember, Maria has been my constant companion. I have very distinct memories of talking to her as a little girl when...
by Elizabeth Slaten | Jun 29, 2021 | News
For many catechists and faith formation volunteers, the summertime provides an opportunity to rest from pouring into the spiritual lives of others. Although it’s nice to have a little break, the summer months are not a time to neglect our own spiritual and...
by Elizabeth Slaten | Jun 18, 2021 | News
As discussed in a previous article, the Church teaches that God has given each of us a conscience to help us properly navigate the decisions we make throughout our lives. Here is how the Catechism of the Catholic Church describes the conscience: Conscience is a...
by Elizabeth Slaten | May 25, 2021 | News
As Catholics, we celebrate the end of the Easter season with the Solemnity of Pentecost, that beautiful event where the Holy Spirit descends on the apostles in the form of tongues of fire, filling them with grace and strength. But this outpouring of the Holy Spirit is...
by Elizabeth Slaten | May 18, 2021 | News
Who’s ready to never hear about social distancing, face masks, viruses and vaccines ever again? I know I am. With all the conflicting evidence, opinion and emotionally charged debates, making decisions about what is right and what is wrong has seemingly become more...