Maria Riley explores the factors that went into her decision to start wearing a mantilla, or chapel veil, along with a benefit she didn’t see coming at all.

While on pilgrimage with her husband, Maria Riley experienced the beauty of celebrating Divine Mercy Sunday at the place of this message's birth.

The message of Divine Mercy has tremendous implications for our day of judgment, and it has a tremendous impact on Maria Riley’s everyday life.

Maria Riley explains why Good Friday isn’t a Holy Day of Obligation, and how we can call such a sorrowful day “Good.”

If an international pilgrimage isn’t feasible for your family, you can still have an impactful, holy experience anywhere you go!

When a broken habit has turned into a month of unproductivity, this writer has found a way to get back on track.

When feeling down and isolated, this writer found a simple solution right across her face.

For the start of the New Year, this writer is making a different kind of resolution.

In a special blog, this writer shares what she’s most thankful for this Thanksgiving.

Even after the Thanksgiving leftovers are gone, this writer has a simple way to keep gratitude in her heart all year long.

When caught up with earthly goals, this writer is reminded what her true mission is.

Forget manuals, this writer has a simple yet effective way to pass down the faith.

After prayer and discernment, this writer has clear direction for giving of her time and talent.

Despite a lifelong belief that she wasn’t good enough, this author learned an invaluable lesson about her value.

Even if her heart isn’t in it, this writer was reminded that actions speak louder than words.

Even our entirely secular activities can bring us closer to God, as long as we invite him along for the ride.

If self-care means a glass of wine and a bath, why doesn’t it seem to do the trick for this writer?

After a life-changing gift from a generous friend, this writer learned an invaluable lesson for living life every day.

When that dreaded list gets too long, Maria starts to realize she may have the wrong list in front of her.

In this competitive, cutthroat world, striving for the best might not be the best for this writer.