"You won't regret it. There's really no downside to bringing a new life in the world." Monica Walton WHO IS MONICA WALTON? Birthright is a pregnancy support service that began in Canada in 1968 and has grown to include hundreds of centers throughout Canada, the United States, and Africa. Birthright offers free and confidential, non-judgmental support, … Continue reading 115 Becoming a Pro-Life Volunteer

"There's no way to sugarcoat this, becoming a missionary involves great sacrifice." Nicholas A Higgins WHO IS NICHOLAS A HIGGINS? Nicholas A. Higgins is a musician, writer, and Catholic missionary. He is originally from Florida and currently lives in Baltimore, Maryland, where he works as a Spanish & Theology teacher at an all-boys Catholic high school. … Continue reading 114 Becoming a Missionary

"We think hope is some nebulous feeling but it is a person. We are supposed to be people of hope." Amy Smith WHO IS AMY SMITH? Amy Smith is senior editor for features at the National Catholic Register. As a wordsmith, she enjoys helping writers craft compelling stories for online and print that will edify readers, while writing … Continue reading 113 The Plans God has for your Life

"We all have imperfect families and to see the imperfect family of God and to realize this is my home, imperfections and all, these are my people is a great source of consolation for me." Scott G. Hefelfinger Who is Scott G. Hefelfinger? Dr. Scott Hefelfinger is a professor at the Augustine Institute and the … Continue reading 112 The Jesse Tree Tradition

We know there is a post-mortem state of existence that cannot be hell. - Karlo Broussard  Who is Karlo Broussard ? Karlo Broussard, a native of Southern Louisiana, left a promising musical career to devote himself full-time to the work of Catholic apologetics. As a staff apologist and speaker for Catholic Answers, and a member of … Continue reading 111 Praying For The Dead In Purgatory

"Being an Extraordinary Minister is a wonderful chance of being extremely close to the body of Christ and His people." Who is Corinna Laughlin? Corinna Laughlin has been a member of the Cathedral of St. James' staff since 1998.  As Pastoral Assistant for Liturgy, she works with Father Ryan and the Cathedral staff and volunteers to … Continue reading 110 Becoming An Extraordinary Minister