childhood Archives

Before the Miracle, I Believed—But Now I Know.

by Carmelite Sisters | Feb 18, 2020 | Spotlight | 0 |

“Suffer the little children to come unto me.” (detail) by Carl Bloch [Public domain],...

Before the Miracle, I Believed—Now I Know.

by Carmelite Sisters | Apr 30, 2018 | Regular Feature | 0 |

The following story is true. It happened to me. I will never, ever forget it. I had been a...

Where Precious Seeds are Planted

by Stacy A. Trasancos | Jul 9, 2012 | Living | 0 |

I caught an image of our daughter that brought back so many perfect childhood memories. Tired from swimming in the lake all day and full of roasted hotdogs, she was floating lazily on an inner-tube with her hand held up to the...

A Boy and his Fish

by Kelly Wahlquist | May 28, 2012 | Hearts Afire | 0 |

I don’t know about you, but there’s always something that makes me more in-tune with the Creator when I’m surrounded by His beautiful creation; prayer becomes more intimate, more sincere, more focused. Sitting...

A Glimpse of Joy at the Foot of the Cross

by Kelly Wahlquist | Mar 3, 2012 | Hearts Afire | 0 |

During Times of Struggle Believe it or not, every once and a while I have a tough day, a difficult weekend, or week that leaves me wanting to curl up in a cave and never come out. (Not a “man cave,” more like a...