Growing in Holiness

Almost every saint had a spiritual director, and the Church encourages anyone serious about prayer to find one. Here is what spiritual direction is and is not, how to find a director, what happens at a session, and what to do if you cannot find one.

Many Catholics confess the same sin month after month and wonder if they will ever change. You are not alone, and you are not a hypocrite. Here is practical advice from the saints and the Church on breaking a habit of sin, and how not to lose heart.

A rule of life is a simple personal plan for how you will pray and live your faith each day, week and year. Monks have lived by rules for centuries, but anyone can write one. Here is what a rule of life is, why it helps, and a practical template to get started.