Discover the power of God's Divine Mercy this Easter season. Learn how humility, the Feast of Divine Mercy, and St. Faustina's diary can transform your faith.

Joseph’s chastity, and his purity of heart, which includes but goes beyond just physical purity, enabled him to embrace God’s will, no matter the apparent cost to himself or the strenuousness of the undertaking. The pure, unadulterated gaze of Joseph’s heart upon God made it extremely sensitive and supple to the inspirations of the Holy Spirit, as revealed to him by God’s messenger angels.

Holy Week is the holiest week of the year, in which we enter into the greatest mysteries of our faith: Jesus' Institution of the Eucharist, His Passion, Death, and Resurrection. This reflection invites us to be present with Jesus at each of these events — Palm Sunday, Holy Thursday, Good Friday, Holy Saturday, and Easter Sunday — simply to be with Him and to immerse ourselves ever more deeply in these sacred mysteries.

St. Patrick’s Day is a special feast day celebrated every year by the faithful on March 17th. While this day usually brings to mind shamrocks and leprechauns, all things green, and delicious food and drink, it is also an important day to honor St. Patrick and all his wonderful deeds that brought glory to God.

You are the company you keep. Your character, behavior, and beliefs are greatly influenced by the people you associate with, especially those who are in close proximity. As Catholics, we must keep the saints close to our hearts and look to them for guidance, intercession, and inspiration.

My journal entries allow me to understand my perception of the happenings of my world in a particular time and place – what a wonderful opportunity particularly as we journey through the Lenten season and prepare our hearts for the Good News of Easter. I have also been provided with validation for keeping up my journaling over the years and I have no intention of stopping as long as I am able.