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A Catholic approach to resolutions emphasizes grace over pressure, recognizing that holiness is achievable through God’s work in our imperfect lives.

Every January, we hit the reset button. We make plans, set goals, and strive to start the year on the right foot. However, spiritually, the Church offers us something more meaningful than just a checklist, she presents us with the feast of Epiphany. This celebration invites us to reflect alongside the Magi and recognize that, at its essence, the Christian life is a journey of seeking the God who is already seeking us.

Every January, we often set big resolutions but quickly feel overwhelmed. True spiritual growth comes from small, consistent steps. Here are five manageable resolutions for a more peaceful, grounded year.

Use this excerpt from The Prince of Peace by Alban Goodier to boost your spiritual life this week! Try to create some moments of prayer to help you feel more at peace and connected to the Christmas Holiday.

Waiting is part of life, whether it's for a package or seeking clarity and healing. Saints teach us that waiting can deepen trust and open space for growth. Here are some simple lessons and practical steps to help you wait well today.

If you’ve tried to observe Advent while the world rushes toward Christmas, you know the struggle: busy schedules and overflowing to-do lists often leave no room for quiet moments. Advent isn’t meant to compete with Christmas but to prepare us for it. It’s still possible to embrace a slower, intentional season through a few small, loving choices.

Use this excerpt from The Prince of Peace by Alban Goodier to boost your prayer life this Advent!

A practical and encouraging reflection on finding gratitude during painful or difficult seasons of life. This blog explores how small acts of thankfulness, honest prayer, and spiritual freedom drawing on insights from Is Jesus Still Suffering? and Interior Freedom can help you stay grounded in God’s love even when life hurts

Some days, prayer feels peaceful, steady, natural. Other days, it’s like dragging a stubborn shopping cart through a parking lot pothole. No matter how hard you push, it just won’t move. If you’re experiencing that kind of season lately, you’re not alone.

Discover how God restores relationships and heals emotional wounds through humility, forgiveness, and daily acts of love. Drawing on insights from Rekindled Hearts by Doug Hinderer and Called to Life by Jacques Philippe, this blog offers practical steps and hopeful encouragement for anyone seeking renewal after hurt.

In November, we remember all saints and souls, feeling heaven closer and love enduring beyond death. But how do we live this in our daily lives? How do we stay connected to saints, those friends in heaven who pray for us, inspire us, and show us what faithful following of Christ looks like where we are?