“Every person or institution will eventually let us down. Our ultimate trust must be in God and we will never be disappointed.”
This was a tweet I stumbled across from Cardinal Dolan that really resonated with me. I so often fall into the trap of being continually shocked and disappointed when friends...
I’ve heard friends who have gotten married before me complain about how hard it is to find a modest, “altar-appropriate” wedding dress that’s still flattering and stylish. Now that I’m engaged and have casually started browsing wedding dresses, I’ve found this to be true for myself. I would...
As I write this I am still grieving the death of my dad who passed away on April 18. I have thought much about God’s many mercies during a difficult time and I wanted to share a few with you all.
How great are the sacraments! We arranged for a priest to visit my dad before he died. Even though dad was...
It’s encouraging to know that the saints and other holy people struggled with many of the same things that we do. Sometimes I fall into the trap of placing very holy people on a pedestal, envisioning that they somehow remain untouched and protected from the trials and tribulations we face in everyday life....
If you’ve ever seen the film Rain Man, starring Dustin Hoffman and Tom Cruise, you might remember a scene when the brothers are walking up the long, tree-lined driveway of the mental institution where Hoffman’s character lives. That beautiful part of the film was shot at the Motherhouse of the...
Meet my newest brother! We look so much alike, don’t we?
Father Vinay, Mom, Dad & Sammy
Father Vinayak Jadav, from Ahmadabad, Gujarat, India, came to Cincinnati first in 2006 when he worked as an intern here at Franciscan Media. My mom (my predecessor in my current role as editorial assistant) took...
