Lessons Learned Beside My Father’s Deathbed
My family bears the scars of the war over marriage and family. But scars don't …
Who’s Got Time for Adoration
I didn't have spare time every week to devote an hour to adoration. We got …
By Its Fruits: IBT 2019
If you want to discern whose advice to take, look critically at the giver and …
IBT & Our Lady of Perpetual Help
When homeschooling mother Ursula Ruiz was first inspired to create a Catholic conference, she thought …
Faith in Action: St. Joseph’s Primary Care
I’ve been attending Ignited By Truth Catholic Conferences since their inception. Every single conference has …
Novena to the Holy Spirit
Prayers are a critical part of the framework for ongoing evangelization. As we move forward …
You Are Needed to Fan the Flame
Once upon a time the Ignited by Truth Catholic Conference was simply a thought in …
Would You Pray for Me?
When Frances asked me to pray, she was reaching out to Christ. Like a tassel …
Don’t Pet the Dog: Recognizing Evil
by Tara K. E. Brelinsky A chained dog, with sharp teeth bared, a foam of …
Evangelization Is Easier Than You Think
by Tara K. E. Brelinsky As far back as I can remember I’ve always liked …
The Real Presence for Christmas
Many Catholics find it challenging to believe that they are truly receiving the Body and …
Gift Ideas to Keep Christ in Christmas
by Tara K. E. Brelinsky Keep Christ in Christmas this year by choosing gifts that …
The Eucharist IS Jesus and We’ve Got the Miracles...
by Tara K. E. Brelinsky For some of us it takes a long to come …
To Whom Shall I Go Now?
by Tara K. E. Brelinsky Last year I had the pleasure of sharing lunch with …
Get Holy or Die Tryin’, 3 Female Saints Under...
by Tara K. E. Brelinsky When I was in my teens, I overhead an older …
If Knowledge Is Power, Why Do Women Remain Ignorant?
by Tara K.E. Brelinsky Late 16th century philosopher, Sir Francis Bacon is famously quoted as …
The Price of Freedom
by Tara K. E. Brelinsky Hours before my children and I sat beneath the hot …
Why Where You Get Married Matters
by Tara K.E. Brelinsky Love is in the air, as they say. From the media …
Divide et Impera: Could IBT Be An Antidote?
by Tara K.E. Brelinsky Divide et impera, divide and rule. Though the majority of us …
The Scandalous Love of Christ
by Tara K.E. Brelinsky A faithful, pro-life warrior, Father was spending another afternoon ministering outside …
Better Than Chocolate and Roses, Give a Spiritual Bouquet...
by Tara K. E. Brelinsky No chocolate? Say it ain’t so. This year, St. Valentine’s …
Grow Where You Are Planted in 2018
by Tara K. E. Brelinsky In his letter to the Corinthians, St. Paul instructed the …
Being a Grain of Sand
by Tara K.E. Brelinsky At the start of November I began suffering from daily pain …
Last Minute Gift Ideas for Catholic/Catholic-Curious Friends & Family
by Tara K.E. Brelinsky With a little less than two weeks to go until Christmas …
Celebrating Advent: Things to Do
by Tara K.E. Brelinsky My youngest child wants to know why we don’t already have …
A Feast Fit for A King
By Tara K. E. Brelinsky We’re hosting Thanksgiving this year. In addition to our regular …
When the Saints Come Marching In: Dressing the Part
by Tara K.E. Brelinsky One of my favorite pastimes as a child was dressing in …
Water Into Wine: The Battle Over Marriage
by Tara K.E. Brelinsky In the middle of my novena to Our Lady Undoer of …
The Most Powerful Weapon is Prayer
by Tara K. E. Brelinsky They say that hindsight is 20/20 and I’d have to …
All Are Welcome: Courage/EnCourage Apostolates
by Tara K.E. Brelinsky “I thirst” were two of the last words Jesus spoke from …
Discerning Your Vocation: Why You Need Mentors
by Tara K. E. Brelinsky People say you should do what you love. But what …
Happily Ever After Isn’t Just a Fairy Tale: Marriage...
And they lived happily ever after makes a great ending for a fairy tale, but is …
What Will You Be? Discerning Your Vocation
by Tara K.E. Brelinsky “What do you want to be when you grow up?” How …
Extraordinary Ordinary: Turning Your Life Into A Prayer
By Tara K. E. Brelinsky Fingering my rosary beads, I led the morning’s prayers. It …
A Story Can Transform Your Life: The First Friday...
by Tara K. E. Brelinsky Sometimes something as simple as a story can transform your …
Fatima and the Five First Saturdays Devotion
by Tara K.E. Brelinsky In July of 1917, the Blessed Mother appeared for a third …
Making Pilgrimage: Places to Visit in the Raleigh Diocese
by Tara K. E. Brelinsky Before Pope Francis appointed Father Bernard E. Shlesinger III to …
Informational Open House Sat, Jun 10
In our fast-paced world, where we’ve come to expect immediate results, we’ve learned to sacrifice …
How the Great TV Fast Changed Our Lives
by Tara K.E. Brelinsky Like most other American families, our family likes to watch television. …
Training Kids for Mass
by Tara K.E. Brelinsky “Your children are so well-behaved,” says the woman in the pew …
Saint Benedict Press + Giveaway
Saint Benedict Press has one primary goal in mind: to help people become saints! To …
What Do 30 Pieces of Silver Look Like Today?
by Tara K. E. Brelinsky Listening to the Gospel on Palm Sunday, I found myself …
Dads Make All the Difference: Keeping Kids Catholic
by Tara K.E. Brelinsky “Not my monkeys, not my circus” is a great line to …
Divine Decades: A Family Business +GIVEAWAY
Pray the Rosary every day, in order to obtain peace for the world, and the …
St. Joseph Primary Care Presents the Holy Family
On the vigil of the Feast of Saint Joseph, Sat, Mar 18, Saint Joseph Primary …
A New Kind of Health Care: St. Joseph’s Primary...
Health care is a hot topic and there are no shortages of opinions as to …
Passing the Torch: 10 Calls to Action After IBT
by Tara K.E. Brelinsky The recent Ignited by Truth full Catholic Conference fanned the flame …
Reply Ob/Gyn & Fertility
Finding quality healthcare that doesn’t violate your faith and morals is a difficult task nowadays. …
The Unforgiveable Sin
by Tara K.E. Brelinsky “Would you ever stop loving me?” the little girl asked. “Oh …
Tune in to Divine Mercy Radio
How can you incorporate faith into your daily activities? Perhaps, you’d love to attend Mass, …
33 Days to Morning Glory
by Tara K.E. Brelinsky In preparation for this month’s Ignited by Truth Conference, staff and supporters …
Art4TheSoul + Giveaway
Catholic artist, Ann Burt is on a mission. She’s sharing passionate stories of inspired lives …
Good News Ministries
Are you looking to grow in your faith? Seeking a trustworthy place to find answers …
Why My Family Is Marching for Life
by Tara K.E. Brelinsky The kingdom of heaven is like a treasure buried in a …
From Saul to Paul: How Hearts Are Converted at...
by Tara K.E. Brelinsky On December 26th we celebrated the feast of St. Stephen, the …
Reclaim the 12 Days of Christmas
by Tara K. E. Brelinsky Digging through the racks at my local thrift store last …
Are You a De Facto Catholic Like Me?
by Tara K.E. Brelinsky Growing up as what you’d call a cradle Catholic, I lived …
ABCatholic
Christmas is nearly here. Have you made a list and checked it twice? ABCatholic has …
Make the Most of Advent: 10 Ways to Celebrate
by Tara K. E. Brelinsky My good friend and I have a regular tradition of …
The Transformative Power of Thanksgiving
by Tara K.E. Brelinsky From artificial evergreen trees dotting the Walmart aisles the day after …
A Catholic Trifecta
by Tara Brelinsky We’d spend weeks in the planning. Fantasizing, devising and finally