A Garden for Mary: Marian Flowers Foster Love for the Blessed Mother
How tending brings families to prayer as they cultivate creation.
Amy Smith
Amy Smith is the Register’s associate editor who edits features for the “Culture of Life” section. Fueled by prayer and coffee, she enjoys writing about everything from Jane Austen to saints for the Register. She is the author of The Plans God Has for You: Hopeful Lessons for Young Women (Emmaus Road Publishing, 2020). Her writing has also appeared in various other Catholic publications. She has a master’s degree in journalism and a B.A. in English. Find her online at Instagram.com/hopefulwordsmith and Twitter.com/hope_wordsmith.
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How a Saint’s Eucharistic Devotion Led to the Solemnity of Corpus Christi
The reverence of St. Juliana of Liège contributed to the founding of this great feast.
‘Letters to Myself’ Highlights How ‘Hope Keeps Your Eyes Fixed on Jesus’
Emily Stimpson Chapman’s new book is a good read for these times.
‘Letters to Women’ Reflects How ‘Each Woman’s Feminine Genius Is Unique and Essential’
BOOK PICK: New book offers heartfelt letters on a variety of topics.
Pursuing God’s Mission With Feminine Style
‘Worthy of Wearing’ Catholic author and beauty consultant encourages women to reflect inner beauty in fashion choices.
6 Lenten Reads to Foster Spiritual Growth
Lenten offerings from Mother Angelica, St. Thérèse of Lisieux and others
SEEK21: Remember You Are Beloved
Speakers at the Fellowship of Catholic University Students-organized event spoke from a variety of locales on everything from God’s love to holy heroes.
In Defense of Life: US Bishops Speak Up for the Unborn Ahead of March for Life
Ahead of the virtual March for Life, Catholic bishops weigh in on the sanctity of life, reminding the faithful that life is a gift; and we are called to protect and defend the dignity of human life at all stages, from conception to natural death.
The Holy Witness of St. Thérèse and St. Gianna
Lasting lessons from two of my favorite saints.
Creating the Haven of Home: ‘Theology of Home II’
BOOK PICK: ‘The Spiritual Art of Homemaking’ is an edifying read about domestic life rooted in faith.
