practical faith Archives

How Can I Become a Better Catholic Husband and Father to my Wife and Family?

by Carmelite Sisters | May 28, 2024 | Ask a Carmelite Sister, Living, Spotlight | 0 |

Dear Sister, I’ve been reading your answers to questions on Integrated Catholic Life™ and...

Practical Prayer Tips from the Carmelite Sisters

by Carmelite Sisters | Feb 18, 2023 | Ask a Carmelite Sister, Praying | 0 |

Dear Sister, Is there a best time to pray, given all the activities each day holds for me—working...

Practical Ideas for Living the Faith

by Deacon Michael Bickerstaff | Aug 7, 2022 | Living, Put Out Into the Deep | 0 |

The answer today, just like in times past, is the same—turn away from sin and towards God. The...

How Can I Become a Better Catholic Husband and Father to my Family?

by Carmelite Sisters | Jul 22, 2021 | Ask a Carmelite Sister, Regular Feature | 0 |

Dear Sister, I’ve been reading your answers to questions on Integrated Catholic Life™ and...

How to Overcome Worry by Trusting in God’s Providence

by Carmelite Sisters | Mar 25, 2021 | Ask a Carmelite Sister | 0 |

Ask a Carmelite Sister Dear Sister, I worry a lot. I worry about myself and my family. People...

Practical Prayer Tips from the Carmelite Sisters

by Carmelite Sisters | Mar 18, 2021 | Ask a Carmelite Sister, Spotlight | 0 |

Dear Sister, Is there a best time to pray, given all the activities each day holds for me—working...

Surrender, Take Courage, Do not be Troubled

by Deacon Michael Bickerstaff | Nov 8, 2020 | Put Out Into the Deep | 0 |

Are you at peace or is your heart troubled? “Do not let your hearts be troubled. You have faith in...

Why does my faith walk seem so lonely?

by Carmelite Sisters | Sep 24, 2020 | Ask a Carmelite Sister, Spotlight | 0 |

Dear Sister, Sometimes the living of my Catholic faith is a lonely walk for me. Why is that? Am I doing anything wrong? Sometimes I think, “Am I the only one feeling this way?” I’ve never had theology classes and would...

Overcome Worry by Trusting God

by Carmelite Sisters | Aug 20, 2020 | Ask a Carmelite Sister, Spotlight | 0 |

Dear Sister, I worry a lot. I worry about myself and my family. People sometimes tell me that I...

Surrender to the Transfigured Christ

by Deacon Michael Bickerstaff | Aug 6, 2020 | Put Out Into the Deep, Sundays | 0 |

“The Transfiguration” (detail) by Raphael – Alvesgaspar / CC BY-SA The Transfiguration of Christ (Matthew 17:1-9) stands prominently as an encouragement along the walk from Baptism to Resurrection; a walk that...

Practical Ideas for Living the Faith

by Deacon Michael Bickerstaff | Aug 2, 2020 | Living, Put Out Into the Deep | 0 |

“Parable of the Good Samaritan” (detail) by Jan Wijnants [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons For the last several years, there has been an increased interest in practical advice on how to live the faith. ...