Let’s pray for those on the front lines of the coronavirus emergency: first responders, health care workers, grocery store workers, those caring for the elderly, priests, parish staff, and others offering spiritual care. Lord, bless the hands of those who … Read More
St. Ignatius of Loyola took seriously Jesus’ admonition to “keep awake” for the coming of the Lord in every moment. You can, too, by practicing his Daily Examen. The following article is abridged from the introduction to The Daily Examen … Read More
Imaginative prayer is a great way to “meet” Jesus face-to-face. Here’s a step-by-step guide to getting started, plus 40 Gospel stories to try.… Read More
Let’s face it…forgiving others is hard…and yet it is central to the Christian life. Jesus even tells us that our own forgiveness hinges on our ability to forgive others. That’s what makes this simple process from Fr. David Smith so … Read More
We’re excited to share with you, our readers and customers, that Peanut Butter & Grace has been acquired by Our Sunday Visitor, an Indiana-based non-profit Catholic publisher whose motto—“Live the faith, change the world”—resonates deeply with the mission of Gracewatch Media. … Read More
My daughter overheard all the unflattering things I said about her. Now I had to apologize . . . but how? by Gina Keating Over the past four weeks, life has been sad. Sad because it hasn’t made … Read More
Have you realized the presence of God today—in prayer, in the beauty of the natural world, in a stranger’s act of kindness? Has God helped you to change your attitude toward life—to apologize, to forgive, to let go, to sacrifice, … Read More