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Who Is St. Dymphna? Patron Saint of Anxiety and the Grace of Being Held

There are seasons in life when strength feels thinner than it used to. When sleep is light, when the mind won’t quiet easily, when worry lingers even during prayer. If you’ve ever found yourself in...

Our Lady of Lourdes: When Healing Begins with Gentleness

A quiet reflection on Our Lady of Lourdes — and how healing often begins not with answers, but with gentleness, presence, and being met exactly where we are.

Family Ideas for a Catholic Halloween

Halloween can be more than costumes and candy—it’s also a beautiful opportunity to live out our Catholic faith as a family. Discover simple, faith-filled ways to bring joy, prayer, and reflection i...

Preparing Our Hearts (and Homes) for Christmas

It might feel early to talk about Christmas while the leaves are still turning, but there’s wisdom in preparing our hearts and homes now. When we prepare early, Advent becomes peaceful instead of f...

When Prayer Feels Impossible - Lessons from St Teresa of Avila

October 15 marks the Feast of St. Teresa of Avila—a woman who knew both the beauty and the struggle of prayer. She reminds us that God isn’t only found in churches or quiet moments of reflection, b...

Advent Wreath Traditions: The Meaning of Hope, Peace, Joy, and Love.

The Advent wreath is more than candles and greenery — it’s a centuries-old tradition that prepares our hearts for Christmas. Each week, a new candle is lit to reflect one of Advent’s themes: Hope, ...

Little Way, Big Love - St. Thérèse of Lisieux

On her feast day, we remember St. Thérèse of Lisieux, the Little Flower, who taught us that holiness is found not in grand gestures but in small acts of love. Her “Little Way” invites us to trust G...

August: The Month of the Immaculate Heart of Mary

August is dedicated to the Immaculate Heart of Mary — a heart filled with love, trust, and unwavering faith. From her humble Fiat at the Annunciation to the total surrender of Totus Tuus, Mary’s ex...

Gen Z Meets Gen X: A Mom's Reflection on Raising Teens Today

What happens when a Gen X mom raises a Gen Z teen? In this heartfelt reflection on senior year, independence, and growing up, Amy shares how her son’s summer of lawn mowing, DIY game tables, and un...

Celebrate Christmas in July with Us!

Christmas in July has officially begun! Celebrate with 25% off all Firefly Wishes ornaments, plus daily surprise deals now through July 31. It’s our biggest ornament event of the year — and the per...