Our guest writer, Sophia, takes thoughtful and candid look at NFP discernment and navigating questions about family size. Without shying away from the harder questions, she brings an honest and hopeful perspective to a perennial discussion.

Denise brings keen insight into the life of St. Jane of Valois, a princess who had many reasons to be resentful despite her title. And yet she found her true kingdom from which no earthly power could banish her.

"This year, I thought perhaps I should actually find out more about St. Blaise than I knew as a little girl, and what I discovered is wonderful." Wonderful indeed. Denise takes a closer look at this saint and martyr.

Candlemas is upon us once again. The candles used for the rest of the year are blessed on this day. And we hear old Simeon’s words, “My eyes have seen the salvation, which you have prepared in the sight of all the nations. A light of revelation to the Gentiles….”

For his feast day, a glimpse into the life and heart of St. John Bosco, from Denise. He was a spiritual pied piper in the slums of Turin. St. John Bosco, pray for us!

As each visit to the grocery store seems to get more expensive, it becomes time to evaluate not just what is purchased, but how food is cooked! Here are some tried and true tricks to stretch one whole chicken into three dinners.

For his feast day, January 28th, Denise writes on this towering saint. He was in turn the Dumb Ox and the the Angelic Doctor. And for all of his intellectual gifts, he was clear that the point of it all is charity.

Every home cook needs a reliable staple recipe. It's even better when that recipe is simple, delicious, and inexpensive. Here is an easy, buttery, whole roasted chicken recipe that is sure to be a favorite.