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By: Jessie Wiegand Why Do Stories Matter? “Remember the story about the boy who didn’t do anything and nothing ever happened to him?” I asked my teenage son who was facing some major life decisions. “No, Mom, that’s ridiculous,” he replied. “Yes. It is,” I answered, looking thoughtfully into his eyes. He got the point. … Continue reading The Story God is Writing The post The Story God is Writing first appeared on The Simple Catholic. The post The Story God is Writing appeared first on The…

Guest Post by: David Tonaszuck A reflection on the Gospel of Matthew 13:24-30 Dear Friends in Christ, There was once a boy, not much older than fourteen, who wandered the dusty back roads near a small farming town at the turn of the century. He was an orphan, left to fend for himself in a … Continue reading Rest for the Weary: Trusting Jesus to Lighten Our Burdens The post Jesus Christ: The Bread That Satisfies first appeared on The Simple Catholic. The post Jesus Christ: The Bread That…

Sponsored: This article is made possible by Pockets of Heaven, supporting quality and engaging Catholic content. What is the meaning of life? Is lasting peace possible? How can we overcome division? What should I do when I have no idea what comes next? Human beings have asked questions like these for centuries. As a fan … Continue reading Why the Teachings of Jesus Still Change the World The post Why the Teachings of Jesus Still Change the World first appeared on The Simple Catholic. The post…

Hope you had blessed Sunday! ✝️🙏 Time for another Catholic Meme Monday. The post Catholic Meme Monday— Issue 236 first appeared on The Simple Catholic. The post Catholic Meme Monday— Issue 236 appeared first on The Simple Catholic.

Editor’s Note: Article originally published on December 1st, 2019. The great Chinese philosopher Confucius once said, “Life is really simple, but we insist on making it complicated.” His words seemed geared especially for my ears. I tend to overthink and over analyze situations in my life. As a result, instead of simply living I conflate … Continue reading 3 Reasons Why Life is Confusing like a Maze The post 3 Reasons Why Life is Confusing like a Maze first appeared on The Simple Catholic. The…

Guest Post by: David Tonaszuck A reflection on the Gospel of Matthew 13:24-30 Dear Friends in Christ, There was once a boy, not much older than fourteen, who wandered the dusty back roads near a small farming town at the turn of the century. He was an orphan, left to fend for himself in a … Continue reading Rest for the Weary: Trusting Jesus to Lighten Our Burdens The post The Hidden Treasure: Finding Jesus in the Ordinary and Investing Our Lives in His Love first appeared on The Simple…

Editor’s note: Article originally published on July 29, 2019. What is the meaning of life? How do we cure all these diseases? Is lasting peace possible? Who am I supposed to marry? All these questions plus countless more have lingered and ruminated in the human mind throughout the centuries. As a fan of science fiction … Continue reading How Exactly Jesus is the Answer to Every Problem The post How Exactly Jesus is the Answer to Every Problem first appeared on The Simple Catholic. The post How…

Editor’s Note: This post was originally published on May 10, 2019. The spiritual life for the Christian is not a mere horizontal path, but rather vertical and likened to a ladder— consisting of different levels of progression. Thus, the spiritual journey for the Catholic-Christian is composed of three steps being the interior, religious, and spiritual. … Continue reading 3 Stages of the Christian Spiritual Life The post 3 Stages of the Christian Spiritual Life first appeared on The Simple…

Editor’s note: Article originally published on July 29, 2025. Every year, July 29th rolls around and I get to celebrate two things: my birthday and the feast day of one of the most relatable saints in all of Scripture—Saint Martha of Bethany. Over the years, I’ve come to see Martha not just as a biblical … Continue reading Sharing a Feast Day with Saint Martha: Action, Anxiety, and the Better Part The post Sharing a Feast Day with Saint Martha: Action, Anxiety, and the Better Part first…

Hope you had blessed Sunday! ✝️🙏 Time for another Catholic Meme Monday. The post Catholic Meme Monday— Issue 235 first appeared on The Simple Catholic. The post Catholic Meme Monday— Issue 235 appeared first on The Simple Catholic.

There’s something about the rhythm of a day that either drags us down or draws us closer to heaven. Morning rush, midday crash, evening blur, bedtime chaos… then late-night scrolling. Then we wake up and do it all again. But what if our messy, snack-filled, Lego-strewn, kid-powered day could become prayer? That’s the gift of … Continue reading The Domestic Church at Bedtime: Prayer Meets Real Life The post The Domestic Church at Bedtime: Prayer Meets Real Life first appeared on The Simple…

By: Jackie Kierulf Of all the beloved saints my maternal grandmother introduced us to, she didn’t have much to say about Mary Magdalene. Historically, this particular Mary is believed to be from Magdala, an ancient fishing village located on the Sea of Galilee in Northeastern Israel.1 Perhaps Mary Magdalene seemed too much of an outcast … Continue reading Mary of Magdala: A Reflection on the Apostle to the Apostles The post Mary of Magdala: A Reflection on the Apostle to the Apostles first…

Guest Post by: David Tonaszuck A reflection on the Gospel of Matthew 13:24-30 Dear Friends in Christ, There was once a boy, not much older than fourteen, who wandered the dusty back roads near a small farming town at the turn of the century. He was an orphan, left to fend for himself in a … Continue reading Rest for the Weary: Trusting Jesus to Lighten Our Burdens The post From Weeds to Wheat: The Transforming Mercy of God first appeared on The Simple Catholic. The post From Weeds to Wheat: The…

Sponsored: This article is made possible by the Avila Catholic App, supporting quality and engaging Catholic content. We live in a culture that offers no shortage of relationship advice. Scroll through social media for a few minutes (some days just mere seconds) and you’ll find countless opinions about red flags, compatibility, chemistry, and finding “the … Continue reading What Saint Teresa of Avila Can Teach Us About Discernment in Relationships The post What Saint Teresa of Avila Can Teach…

Sponsored: This article is made possible by Catholic Card Game, supporting quality and engaging Catholic content. “Joy is the net of love by which we catch souls.”—Saint Teresa of Calcutta Let’s be honest: no one wants to join a movement that looks miserable. The early Christians didn’t spread the Gospel by groaning through Galilee. They … Continue reading Holy Laughter: Why Joy is Essential in Evangelization The post Holy Laughter: Why Joy is Essential in Evangelization first appeared on The…

Every year, there are a few saints who surprise me. Not because I had never heard of them before, but because I finally slowed down enough to really learn their story. That happened to me this past school year while teaching history to my third-grade class. We were studying the 1600s and the discovery of … Continue reading What St. Kateri Tekakwitha Taught Me About Risking Everything for Christ The post What St. Kateri Tekakwitha Taught Me About Risking Everything for Christ first appeared on…

Hope you had blessed Sunday! ✝️🙏 Time for another Catholic Meme Monday. The post Catholic Meme Monday— Issue 234 first appeared on The Simple Catholic. The post Catholic Meme Monday— Issue 234 appeared first on The Simple Catholic.

Welcome to another The Simple Catholic Sunday Funnies! Growing up, one of my favorite parts of Sunday was flipping to the comics section of the newspaper: a little pocket of humor, color, and light-heartedness to start the week. Now, in that same spirit, I’m excited to share this weekly collection of wholesome, funny Catholic comic … Continue reading The Simple Catholic Sunday Funnies: Episode 34 The post The Simple Catholic Sunday Funnies: Episode 34 first appeared on The Simple Catholic. The…

“Amen, amen, I say to you, whoever believes in me will do the works that I do, and will do greater ones than these, because I am going to the Father.” (John 14:12) Those words can feel startling, almost too great to be true. For a long time, John 14:12 raises a simple question in … Continue reading The Forgotten Miracle Worker of the Catholic Church The post The Forgotten Miracle Worker of the Catholic Church first appeared on The Simple Catholic. The post The Forgotten Miracle Worker of the…

Sponsored: This article is made possible by The Leo House, supporting quality and engaging Catholic content. We are meant to be a pilgrim people One of the strangest things about modern life is how easy it is to travel without actually going anywhere spiritually. We book flights, plan itineraries, take photos, and rush from one … Continue reading The Leo House: A Catholic Guesthouse for Pilgrims Visiting New York City The post The Leo House: A Catholic Guesthouse for Pilgrims Visiting New York…

Guest Post by: David Tonaszuck A reflection on the Gospel of Matthew 11:25-30 Dear Friends in Christ, I want to begin today by sharing a story that might sound familiar to many of us. There was a family in our parish—a mother, a father, and three young children—who, just last year, found themselves walking a … Continue reading Rest for the Weary: Trusting Jesus to Lighten Our Burdens The post Rest for the Weary: Trusting Jesus to Lighten Our Burdens first appeared on The Simple Catholic. The…

Editor’s Note: Post originally published on April 10, 2017. As a cradle Catholic, I was baptized when I was just a week old. My education journey included attending Catholic elementary, middle, and high schools, as well as college. I furthered my studies at a Catholic graduate school as well. Interestingly, it is at my secular … Continue reading 3 Reasons Why my Secular Job Has Made Me a Better Catholic The post 3 Reasons Why my Secular Job Has Made Me a Better Catholic first appeared on The…

Hope you had blessed Sunday! ✝️🙏 Time for another Catholic Meme Monday. That’s all I have this week. Stay tuned for next week’s Catholic Meme Monday. Receive updates straight to your email inbox by subscribing to The Simple Catholic blog. P.S. If you prefer receiving quality Catholic humor in daily doses follow me on Instagram @thesimplecatholic. The post Catholic Meme Monday— Issue 233 first appeared on The Simple Catholic. The post Catholic Meme Monday— Issue 233 appeared first on The Simple…

Editor’s Note: Post originally published on July 7, 2025. Each year on July 4th, Americans pause to celebrate a powerful ideal: freedom. Enshrined in the First Amendment of the Constitution are the freedoms of religion, speech, press, and peaceful assembly. These are no small matters; they’re essential to any flourishing civil society. But beyond fireworks … Continue reading What Is True Freedom? A Catholic Reflection The post What Is True Freedom? A Catholic Reflection first appeared on The…

Ever struggle with reconciling free will with the possibility of an all-knowing God? You are not alone. This article examines some wisdom from C.S. Lewis and my personal life experiences to reconcile these seemingly contradictory ideas. The post Reconciling Free Will with God’s Omniscience: Evidence from C.S. Lewis and My Life first appeared on The Simple Catholic. The post Reconciling Free Will with God’s Omniscience: Evidence from C.S. Lewis and My Life appeared first on The Simple Catholic.

Guest Post by: David Tonaszuck A reflection on the Gospel of Matthew 10:37-42 Dear Friends in Christ, There’s a house on the edge of town, old but warm, with wide porches shaded by tall trees. In it live Mary and Joseph—an older couple, married nearly fifty years. Their children are grown, the rooms are mostly … Continue reading A Cup of Cold Water: Serving Christ in the Little Ones The post A Cup of Cold Water: Serving Christ in the Little Ones first appeared on The Simple Catholic. The post A…

Gratitude is a powerful force that shields us from negativity and fuels our spirits with renewed energy. In this blog post, we will explore the profound impact of gratitude on our lives. We’ll also look at and how Catholics draw inspiration from the sacrament of the Eucharist. Translated from the Greek word “Eucharista,” meaning Thanksgiving, … Continue reading The Power of Gratitude: Finding Strength and Perspective The post The Power of Gratitude: Finding Strength and Perspective first…

Matthew 14 is one of the Gospel’s most jam-packed and emotionally charged chapters, and it begins with real grief: John the Baptist’s murder. After his disciples take the body and report it to Jesus, “Jesus heard this, he withdrew… to a deserted place by himself” (Matthew 14:13). That detail matters. It shows that Christ’s miracles … Continue reading How Matthew 14 is the Best Illustration of the Humanity of Jesus The post How Matthew 14 is the Best Illustration of the Humanity of Jesus first…

By: Madeleine Karako For as long as I can remember, I have dreamed of being a mother. When we got pregnant on the honeymoon, I couldn’t have been more thrilled. Then we lost our first child to miscarriage after being married for 2 months. My husband was in a different state for Officer Training School … Continue reading Don’t Let Go of His Hand The post Don’t Let Go of His Hand first appeared on The Simple Catholic. The post Don’t Let Go of His Hand appeared first on The Simple Catholic.

Guest Post by: David Tonaszuck A reflection on the Gospel of Matthew 10:26-33 Dear Friends in Christ, Imagine a man named Jose, standing at a crossroads in his life. After years of hard work, Jose suddenly loses his job. He’s anxious about his future, not knowing how he’ll provide for his family. Friends and colleagues … Continue reading Choosing Christ Over Treasure: Walking the Way, the Truth, and the Life The post Choosing Christ Over Treasure: Walking the Way, the Truth, and the Life first…