Autumn’s beauty invites a Catholic reflection on mortality, hope, and eternal life. Weaving Scripture (Genesis 3:19), the Catechism (1020), and cultural touchstones like Anne of Green Gables and The Song of Bernadette, this piece reframes “remember your death” as a call to prayer, the sacraments, and renewal — showing why October’s melancholy points us toward Heaven.

One of the most challenging aspects of living with a chronic illness is that I don’t look sick. I’m not observably sick. To another’s eye, I look perfectly healthy. Over the years, this has made day-to-day living an emotional battle.

Where were you on May 8?

I was working at home, as per usual, and my husband was out running errands. He texted “White Smoke!” My first thought was “Already?”

Saint Luke the Evangelist's feast day is celebrated annually on October 18. In his Gospel account and in the Acts of the Apostles, Luke chronicled Jesus' earthly ministry and the evangelization efforts of the early Church. I had no idea that during a lectio divina prayer session about a year ago, I'd feel a strong connection to Luke’s experiences as a chronicler of the Good News.

Pope Saint John XXIII has been the patron saint of Catholic Women in Business from day one. In honor of his feast day October 11, we invite you to learn the story of how the great saint inspired our founders.

Discover how and why to pray four Rosaries a day (all 20 mysteries). This testimony highlights the Rosary’s promises, power in spiritual warfare and mental prayer, plus family-friendly, time-saving tips to make this life-changing habit daily.