We generally think of rest as optional. Lazy, even. Something we’ll “earn” after we finish all the important things. But Scripture tells a different story. Rest isn’t something you tack on after you’ve checked every box—it’s something God Himself models. It's literally part of the first story in the Bible, that's how important rest is.

Sometimes, we need to step away from the world to truly see the heart of God. We all get caught up in the everyday. But stepping away, even briefly, can change everything. It gives us perspective, and it helps us to hear God’s voice again.

What comes to mind when you hear the word refuge? A mountain cabin in a storm? It’s safety. A place you run to when everything else feels uncertain.

Hope is a word we throw around a lot, but when you’re in the thick of real-life struggle, it can start to feel far away. But hope isn't just wishful thinking. As Catholics, it's something deeper.

Our body is a temple. How do we treat that temple? When do you remember to take a moment for yourself?

Being online can be a great way to minister and reach out to others. But for all the good the internet does, there is also a downside.