Author Kimberly Novak shares the blessings of God's precious gift of prayer.

In Tom Medlar's short story written for children, guardian angels Adorini and Teleos give some good advice to their two young wards.

Janet Tamez thought spring break would be the perfect time to make progress on her novel. Instead, a visit from her mother-in-law disrupted her carefully planned writing schedule. Reflecting on Benedictine hospitality, Scripture, and even the lessons of Frog and Toad, she discovers that the interruptions we resist may actually be invitations to see the world outside our writing desks with fresh eyes.

Paula Veloso Babadi shares how remembrance of a last-minute gift from years ago gave her the gift of a Lenten commitment to pray the Rosary daily.