In this exclusive interview, His Eminence, Raymond Cardinal Leo Burke, shares the importance of devotionals for Catholic families and explains the role they played for him in his childhood. He reminisces about his family’s devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus and how they used to set up a table with flowers for Mary during the month of May. This extended faith life taught him from a young age that the family is “a little church.” He encourages families, especially young families, to create this kind of environment for their children.
When God Gives You Unexpected Crosses
Lent can feel empowering. You pick things to give up, choose prayers to commit to, and give of yourself through some sort of almsgiving. But, be honest: does it ever pan out the way you planned? This is a microcosm of our entire lives, isn't it? Deep down, we'd like...
