The Journal
Journal
Reflections on the Rosary, the feasts of the Church, and the making of things meant for prayer.
July 16, 2026
The Joyful Mysteries of the Rosary, Explained
The five Joyful Mysteries of the Rosary (Annunciation, Visitation, Nativity, Presentation, Finding in the Temple), explained with Scripture and how to pray them.
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July 14, 2026
Saint Kateri Tekakwitha, the Lily of the Mohawks
She could not read a word, and she could barely see. On July 14 the Church remembers Saint Kateri Tekakwitha, the Lily of the Mohawks, and the prayer she made with her hands.
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July 8, 2026
Ora et Labora: St. Benedict and the Prayer Woven Through Your Day
He never meant to. But this quiet Italian monk taught the whole of the West how to pray.
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July 4, 2026
For America, at Two Hundred and Fifty
On the 250th anniversary of American independence, a Catholic reflection on gratitude, freedom, and entrusting our country to Our Lady.
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