God is the God who understands betrayal. It was his betrayal that led to His resurrection. Melissa Presser Who is Melissa Presser? Melissa Presser is a Catholic writer, assistant professor of criminal justice, and seasoned attorney with over 22 years of experience in the legal field. She writes at the intersection of faith, justice, and healing, … Continue reading 118 Healing the Hurt: Moving On After Betrayal

"If you do not have a prayer life, your spirituality is going nowhere." Stephen Kass WHO IS STEPHEN KASS? Stephen Kass is a speaker, educator and specialist in Catholic adult faith formation and catechesis. Professor Kass has led and participated in numerous retreats, parish missions, conferences and workshops across the country. He worked as a … Continue reading 117 Easter Should Be Our Way of Life

"When it comes to almsgiving, even if its extremely small, do it!" Matthew McKenna Who Is Matthew Mckenna? Matthew McKenna is a Ph.D candidate in Theology at Ave Maria University. He studies and teaches on the works of St. Thomas Aquinas, G.K. Chesterton, and J.R.R. Tolkien. His dissertation-in-progress explains the link between the masculine genius … Continue reading 116 Tithing & Almsgiving

"You won't regret it. There's really no downside to bringing a new life in the world." Monica Walton WHO IS MONICA WALTON? Birthright is a pregnancy support service that began in Canada in 1968 and has grown to include hundreds of centers throughout Canada, the United States, and Africa. Birthright offers free and confidential, non-judgmental support, … Continue reading 115 Becoming a Pro-Life Volunteer

"There's no way to sugarcoat this, becoming a missionary involves great sacrifice." Nicholas A Higgins WHO IS NICHOLAS A HIGGINS? Nicholas A. Higgins is a musician, writer, and Catholic missionary. He is originally from Florida and currently lives in Baltimore, Maryland, where he works as a Spanish & Theology teacher at an all-boys Catholic high school. … Continue reading 114 Becoming a Missionary

"We think hope is some nebulous feeling but it is a person. We are supposed to be people of hope." Amy Smith WHO IS AMY SMITH? Amy Smith is senior editor for features at the National Catholic Register. As a wordsmith, she enjoys helping writers craft compelling stories for online and print that will edify readers, while writing … Continue reading 113 The Plans God has for your Life