"The fruits of the earth are not brought to perfection immediately, but by time, rain and care; similarly, the fruits of men ripen through ascetic practice, study, time, perseverance, self-control and patience."

-St. Anthony the Great

Saint Robert Bellarmine - Sorrowful Mysteries

Cardinal Friday: Pray and Sacrifice for Cardinal Joseph William Tobin, Archbishop of Newark

Catholic Hong Kong Activist Honored at Prayer Breakfast, by Matt Hadro at CNA

5 Simple Bedroom Adjustments to Help Fall Asleep Fast, at Chique Home Living

Dante at Seven Hundred, by James Matthew Wilson at CWR

On Emotion in Religion, at Fr. Dwight Longenecker

11 Ideas for Fun Family Activities Everyone Will Enjoy, by Jody Mace at Real Simple

Female Former Protestant Pastor Reaffirms Centrality of the Real Presence in the Eucharist, by Solène Tadié at NCR

Smokey Croque Monsieur, by Katie at The Humble Onion

Hack Your Surroundings to Enable More Opportunities for Prayer, by Savanna Polasek at CWIB