"You ought to be like a person who lets go and like one who gathers. You should let go of riches and gather virtues, let go of what will pass and gather eternal things, let go of visible things and gather invisible."

-St. Bridget

 

Saint Bridget - Glorious Mysteries

Pray and Sacrifice for Bishop David J. Malloy of Rockford

What Government Should Do for the Poor, by Michael Schmiesing at Catholic Answers

A Warm and Inviting Update for a New Hampshire Lakehouse, at Desire to Inspire

Mississippi Launches MAMA Program to Support Moms, Families, and Pro-Life Values, by Paris Apodaca at CNA/CWR

25 Fresh Basil Recipes for Our Favorite Summer Herb, by Jan Valdez at The Kitchn

Are There Hacks to a Productive Prayer Life?, by Deanna Bartalini at Spiritual Direction 

How to Make Your Garden a Safe Haven for Bees—and Why Your Plants Will Thank You, by Nafeesah Allen at Real Simple

HHS Says It Will Begin Reforms of Organ Donation System After Federal Investigation Finds ‘Horrifying’ Problems, by Jen Christensen at CNN

Do Your Children a Favor — Be a Burden on Them, by Vincent Weaver at NCR