You may think that as a layperson there isn’t much you can do to celebrate the year of the priest.  All it will mean for a lot of people is mumbling a vocations prayer after Mass.  Here are some “additional” ideas you might consider.

Respect Life Month is not only about the vulnerable unborn, but also the elderly and infirm.  While you follow and pray for the 40 Days for Life movement, please pray for, and assist or visit our elders

A huge thank you to Beliefnet.com’s Beyond Blue Blogger Therese Borchard for sharing the following words of wisdom and encouragement from a recent post on her blog. 

Today’s guest column is shared by Marjory Erdman, author of The Little Pumpkins. Check out my review of Marjory’s great book here and enjoy her latest contribution!

It started when I had the chance to go studying out from my country, Indonesia.

We’re so pleased to welcome guest blogger Shelly Kelly of the Of Sound Mind and Spirit blog.  Visit Shelly and her sister Lisa at their terrific blog for more inspiration!

Unfortunately, most of us know at least one family that is struggling with the heartbreak of a child who has left the Church.  Maybe they married out of the Church or lost their faith after marrying.

I was privileged to know an extraordinary teen named Zack Peterson. Unmistakable was Zack’s vibrant red hair, a face full of freckles that complimented his steady smile

Thanks to Paul and Tracey McManus, authors of The 7 Great Prayers: For a Lifetime of Hope and Blessings for sharing the following guest article.

Maria O’Brien is a Catholic stay-at-home-mom and a writer who happens to be one of the top earning writers on eHow.com, a site full of helpful “how-to” articles written by ordinary people.

The following is a guest article, submitted by Donna Vanliere, author of Finding Grace: A True Story About Losing Your Way In Life…And Finding It Again.

In a society that is so confused about how to find real happiness, an examination of the Trinity can reveal the love everyone is looking for beginning in the marriage and then following through to the family and even to society.

In these tough economic times, even just a few more dollars in your pocket every month helps. Fortunately, there are some great ways to do just that on the Internet.

I am very grateful to Brian Willis, guest columnist, for sharing the following article regarding the important work his organization is undertaking to fight the ill effects of human trafficking in our world today.

There’s something about volunteering for community service that melts your insides and makes you feel soft and warm all over.

One of my favorite things about Lent is the Way of the Cross (Stations of the Cross) devotion.  I look forward to each Friday

By now it is probably clear to most consumers that eating out is not the healthiest choice. Yet, all the marketing hype projected

Our son Logan is six and is fascinated with the cartoon action hero kid “Ben 10.” Logan asked for the “Ben 10” action hero wrist watch

Yes it is that time of year where we the people report our income to Uncle Sam for the previous year.  This task is typically one of negativity

A few years ago a dear friend of ours mailed us a beautiful Christmas card with Mary and Jesus on the front.  It’s  probably taken from an original painting because the artistry and colors are absolutely gorgeous.