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Catechesis Prayer Temperance Virtue
Hail, Full of Grace
To prepare her for saying "yes" to His invitation, God made Mary full of grace.... See More
Catechesis Loyalty Prayer Virtue
Free Cooperation with God
From all eternity God wanted to enlist the free cooperation of a creature to bring... See More
Catechesis Magnificence Prayer Virtue
Sharing in the Paschal Mystery of Christ
Jesus calls each of us to be saved by sharing in His Paschal Mystery... See More
Catechesis Gratitude Prayer Virtue
Peace Be With You
Jesus rose from the dead, bringing us to share in the life of the resurrection.... See More
Catechesis Fortitude Prayer Virtue
The Joy of the Resurrection
By dying, Christ destroyed our death.... See More
Catechesis Generosity Prayer Virtue
Jesus Enters Jerusalem
“God, in His plan of loving goodness, reconciled us to Himself through the blood of... See More
Catechesis Faith Foresight Prayer Virtue
To Grow in Faith
Growth in faith and in prayer are connected.... See More
Catechesis hope Meekness Prayer Virtue
Anchored in Christ
Prayer roots us in communion so that our actions and words radiate forth from a... See More
Catechesis Prayer Virtue
Daily Blessings
In love, God blessed us with every spiritual blessing in order to enable us to... See More
Catechesis Prayer Virtue
The Fullness of Friendship
We must treat all people with respect because God made them for friendship with Himself.... See More
Catechesis Modesty Prayer
The Source of Your Dignity
The incarnation fully reveals the dignity of the human person and raises it to a... See More
Catechesis Prayer Virtue
Made for Communion with God
As a unity of body and soul, our whole nature is made for communion with... See More
Catechesis Prayer Virtue
The Handprint of God
In all visible creation, only man is created for friendship with God.... See More
Catechesis Prayer Virtue
Jesus, Our Model of Holiness
Jesus came to be our model for this life, a model of holiness.... See More
Catechesis Prayer Virtue
That We Might Know God’s Love
At one time, it was common to see a sign, “John 3:16,” pop up during... See More
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Raised in Grace™: Virtue, Interpersonal Neurobiology and Social Emotional Learning
Virtue education implements social emotional learning within a Catholic worldview.... See More
Catechesis Prayer Reflection Virtue
Advent is here! – Why the Incarnation?
The season of Advent is an opportune time to reflect upon the reasons for the... See More
Catechesis Gratitude Prayer Reflection Virtue
What if we’re not ready for Heaven?
God, in His merciful love, gives us purgatory to purify us after death if we... See More
Catechesis Magnanimity Reflection Virtue
“What is Heaven like?”
Every single one of us spends time wondering what heaven is like. We certainly experience... See More
Catechesis Prayer Reflection Virtue
Be Perfect: With God, It’s Not Impossible
"Be perfect as your heavenly Father is perfect.” – Matthew 5:48... See More
Catechesis Prayer Reflection Virtue
The Trinity is at work!
Each person of the Holy Trinity works in creation and salvation history.... See More
Catechesis Prayer Reflection Virtue
Does Christianity inwardly seize me
The Sacrament of Baptism marks our entrance into the inner life of the Trinity, and... See More
Catechesis Prayer Reflection Virtue
The Secrets to the Kingdom of Heaven
The Holy Trinity comes to us as self-emptying love in Jesus Christ. ... See More
Catechesis Kindness Prayer Reflection Virtue
You were created for love
God’s plan for you is that you will enter into His Trinitarian life. This is... See More
Catechesis Reflection
A Communion of Love
"He created us to share in this communion of love.” This truth reveals why each... See More
Catechesis Learn Virtue Prayer Reflection Virtue
Living in Relationship with God
St. Catherine of Siena said, “All the way to Heaven is Heaven.” What we experience... See More
Obedience Prayer Reflection Virtue
Written on Your Heart
Last week, I saw the traces of God’s creation in a full and magnificent harvest... See More
Catechesis Reflection
God shows us that He is real
In His infinite goodness, God left in His creation traces and evidences of His existence,... See More
Reflection The Holy Spirit
Hard Conversations
The theological virtue of faith enables us to know God and all He has revealed.... See More
Reflection The Holy Spirit
A New Way to Make Decisions
When we make a decision, the virtue of prudence orders and perfects each part of... See More
Reflection The Holy Spirit
Mary, Seat of Wisdom
In the Acts of the Apostles, we find Mary in the Upper Room in prayer,... See More
Cardinal Virtue Reflection Temperance Virtue
Temperance – Enjoying what is good with moderation
“God saw that it was good.”... See More
Reflection The Holy Spirit
What do fear and hope have in common?
Fear of the Lord seems to be the most misunderstood of all the gifts of the... See More
Reflection The Holy Spirit
The Fruit of Love
Last week we reflected upon the first of two gifts related to the theological virtues... See More
Loyalty Reflection Virtue
God: Our Loyal Friend
Grief is a fascinating companion or friend, as one of my Sisters named it. We... See More
Magnificence Reflection Virtue
Magnificence — Doing Great Things for God
“But Zacchaeus stood there and said to the Lord, “Behold, half of my possessions, Lord,... See More
Cardinal Virtue Fortitude Reflection Virtue
Bearing Difficulties
With Holy Week ending and the Easter Season beginning, it seems appropriate that the cardinal... See More
Generosity Reflection Virtue
Give God Permission
A special grace in my life was knowing John Cardinal O’Connor and spending time listening... See More
Meekness Reflection Virtue
What We Can Learn about Anger from Japanese Culture
Recently, I read an article about anger. While I can’t recall the source, I remember... See More
Honesty Reflection Virtue
Honesty Strengthens Relationships
If you were to list the top three virtues you want your friend, spouse, or... See More
Moderation Reflection Virtue
Too much, too little, or just right?
Moderation, a virtue related to temperance, aids us in maintaining a healthy and wholesome balance... See More
Perseverance Reflection Virtue
I think I can. I think I can. I know I can.
“The Little Engine That Could” illustrates the virtue of perseverance. We can all imagine the... See More
Reflection Self-control Virtue
Holding My Tongue
If we were to survey which virtue most people have heard about for their entire... See More
Foresight Reflection Virtue
Why Should We Practice Foresight?
In Jesus’ teaching in the Sermon on the Mount, He instructs us to trust in... See More
Prayerfulness Reflection Virtue
Prayerfulness: Living More Fully in His Grace
An often-overlooked virtue related to justice is the virtue of religion. This virtue relates specifically... See More
Courtesy Reflection Virtue
The Golden Rule
The golden rule is one of the best ways to summarize courtesy. “Do to others... See More
Reflection Teach Virtue Trustworthiness Virtue
Everyone Seeks a Trustworthy Person
Trustworthiness means being reliable. It can be easy to associate this with external actions as... See More
Learn Virtue Modesty Reflection Uncategorized Virtue
Modesty and the 4S’s
Modesty regulates our need to attract attention and seek ways to promote ourselves, whether in... See More
Affability Reflection Virtue
Don’t Get Too Close to Me!
Affability. Repeat the word to yourself. Again – affability. There is something about that word... See More
Learn Virtue Reflection Sincerity Teach Virtue Virtue
Imposters No More
A sincere person is truthful in words and actions. Even though the opportunities seem few,... See More
Reflection Respect Virtue
Restoring Respect
In recent times, it would seem that a proper understanding of respect has diminished. It... See More
Learn Virtue Magnanimity Reflection
Is the Trumpet for Yourself or Others?
“When you give alms, do not blow a trumpet before you, as the hypocrites do... See More
Fortitude Reflection Virtue
Fortitude and Fruit
When I read and pray with Scripture, I ask the Holy Spirit to give me... See More
Patience Reflection Virtue
Growing in Patience
Cultivation of virtue will continue throughout our entire lives. This is truly a gentle sign... See More
Education Humility Learn Virtue Reflection Virtue
How to Build a Strong Foundation
Have you ever paused and realized, “Wow, I’m just focusing on the negative”? Or caught... See More
Education Prayerfulness Reflection Virtue
How Jesus Taught Us to Pray
“He was praying in a certain place, and when he ceased, one of his disciples... See More
Gratitude Reflection Virtue
Being Thankful – in Mind and Heart
Words are important. They can either build or destroy. The letter of James certainly reveals... See More
Education Magnanimity Reflection Teach Virtue
The World Doesn’t Revolve Around Me
How does one distinguish between magnanimity and ambition? They look the same from the outside,... See More
Patriotism Reflection Virtue
Willingness to Serve for Freedom
Freedom comes from God, and those who serve Him, defend it. In the liturgy, we... See More
Circumspection Education Reflection Virtue in the Classroom
Approaching the Train Tracks
When approaching train tracks, circumspection is second nature. You stop, look both ways, and only... See More
Education Industriousness Reflection Virtue in the Classroom
Finish What You Start
The cardinal virtue of fortitude enables us to face the difficulties in life. The living... See More
Courtesy Education Reflection Teach Virtue
Box of Chocolates
We all have childhood memories that especially stick with us; for my sister and me,... See More
Education Kindness Reflection Teach Virtue
The Power of Kindness
As we study the virtues and work to integrate them into our lives, we discover... See More
Education Foresight Reflection Teach Virtue Virtue in the Classroom
THE Calendar Date
Since the invention of keeping a calendar or tracking time, people have developed thousands of... See More
Education Learn Virtue Reflection Responsibility Teach Virtue
I didn’t mean to but…
How many times have you said or thought, “I didn’t mean to, but…”? “But” is... See More
Education Obedience Reflection Virtue in the Classroom
No Guinea Hen Left Behind
Imagine this scene: one guinea hen trapped in a 12’x12’ space with one exit point... See More
Docility Education Reflection Teach Virtue Virtue
Google It
Not too long ago, I had a conversation with a doctor working with medical students... See More
Education Orderliness Reflection Virtue Virtue in the Classroom
Make Your Bed
About four years ago, this little book by Admiral William H. McRaven hit the shelves.... See More
Education Justice Reflection Virtue in the Classroom
View From the Cross
To live justly is to give to others, beginning with God, what is their due.... See More
Education Prudence Prudence Reflection Virtue
Pray, Think, Act
When I taught, these three words would be on the bulletin board in front of... See More
Charity (Love) Education Faith hope Reflection Teach Virtue Virtue in the Classroom
Nurturing the Theological Virtues in Your Life
Last week I unpacked the meaning of the theological virtues of faith, hope, and love.... See More
Charity (Love) Education Faith hope Reflection School Teach Virtue
Welcome Back to a New School Year!
It seems fitting to begin the academic year focusing on the theological virtues of faith,... See More
Family Individual News Reflection School
What is Openlight Media?
Last Friday, we launched Openlight Media, formerly Lumen Ecclesiae Digital. I want to explain the... See More
Reflection The Holy Spirit
Gifts of the Holy Spirit
A bird in your mailbox. Curious? I hope so. As we anticipate the Solemnity of... See More
Reflection Saints Virtue
Do You Know this Young Saint?
Thanks for your positive response to the little frog on the window. May 6th was... See More
Gratitude Reflection Virtue
My Little Frog on the Window
Recently I had a conversation with a woman who has done extensive research on virtue.... See More
Reflection Virtue
Did You Hear the Word?
As we continue to unlock the purpose of living a virtuous life, I want to... See More
Reflection Virtue
It’s All about the Little Things!
When we learn about the lives of the Apostles, our time is generally focused on... See More
Getting Started Reflection Virtue
happiness. simplified.
Since we have concluded the weekly series on the virtues, I would like to spend... See More
Charity (Love) Reflection Virtue
Charity | “For God so Loved the World”
“He (the devil) was a murderer from the beginning and has nothing to do with... See More
hope Reflection Virtue
Hope Anchors Us!
Hope. This is a word we use daily. “We hope it doesn’t rain” – “We hope... See More
Faith Reflection Virtue
Faith | There’s Great News!
If you have been to Hobby Lobby®, you already know the names of the three... See More
Reflection Self-control Virtue
Self-Control | “Be Your Own Boss!”
We recently added a Live Chat feature to our website to assist visitors. Since our... See More
Catechesis Loyalty Prayer Virtue
Mary’s Perpetual Virginity
Mary remained a virgin before, during, and after the birth of her son.... See More