Today's #DailyJolt comes from #MaryRuefle.

What Is Mystagogy? - Busted Halo The fourth stage of the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults is called “mystagogy,” from the Greek words meaning “to lead through the mysteries.”

What happens after Baptism and Confirmation? The Church calls it mystagogy. Read today’s article.

Today's #DailyJolt comes from #GerardManleyHopkins.

Did you know that there is a patron saint against #procrastination? In this article, Kristijan Jakominich shares the story of a Roman martyr who refused to put off his conversion: St. Expeditus. Learn how this saint can pray for you: buff.ly/BVKCjgB

A Saint for Procrastinators: Learning From St. Expeditus - Busted Halo Procrastination can be a manifestation of the sin of acedia, also known as sloth. The Church provides us with a helper: St. Expeditus.

#Procrastination isn’t just another bad habit – it could be a manifestation of the sin of acedia, or sloth. In our latest article, Kristijan Jakominich shares a saint who can help us battle procrastination. Meet the saint here:

Today's #DailyJolt comes from #MaryDaly.

Can we transform #smalltalk? Catherine Anne Sullivan says yes. She shares what she learned from Vanessa Van Edwards about connecting with others and shares her own tips for making small talk meaningful. Read here: buff.ly/PHL7LdX

Struggle with #procrastination? Kristijan Jakominich introduces us to a saint who can help us out. Meet St. Expeditus in our latest article: buff.ly/BVKCjgB

Today's #DailyJolt comes from #StanleyHauerwas.

“Faith shared joyfully.” 25 years later, that mission is still at the heart of everything we do. Thank you for growing with us! 💛#BustedHalo #BH25 #FaithSharedJoyfully

Today's #DailyJolt comes from #GertrudeStein.

#Smalltalk doesn’t need to be an annoyance – it can be a unique chance to practice curiosity and wonder. In this article, Catherine Anne Sullivan shares how she uses small talk as an opportunity to build community. Read here: buff.ly/PHL7LdX

Transforming Small Talk Into Meaningful Conversation At a time when many feel isolated or alone, a few intentional changes our daily task of small talk could make a big difference in our lives.

Hate engaging in #smalltalk? Catherine Anne Sullivan did as well – until she approached it differently. Read what changes she made to make small talk more fulfilling in our latest article:

Today's #DailyJolt comes from #RubyBridges.

When we have a spiritual “mountaintop moment,” it can be hard to return to everyday life. In this article, Ann Pierson shares how St. Bernadette is the perfect guide on how to do this: buff.ly/NJi1vXD

St. Bernadette, after seeing Mary in #Lourdes, lived an ordinary life as a religious sister. In this article, Ann Pierson shares 3 takeaways for when our own spiritual lives feel ordinary. Read here: buff.ly/NJi1vXD

Today's #DailyJolt comes from #LillyPulitzer.

Today's #DailyJolt comes from #RobertLouisStevenson.

Life After Lourdes: 3 Lessons From St. Bernadette's Second Act Like St. Bernadette, we, too, will leave our "mountaintop moments" and enter times when faith is difficult or simply ordinary.

Many know that St. Bernadette was the visionary who saw Mary in #Lourdes. But her ordinary life afterwards was still important. In our latest article, Ann Pierson shares what lessons we can learn from Bernadette’s life after Lourdes:

Today's #DailyJolt comes from #LaurenDaigle.

How Becoming a Mother Helped Me See Easter in a New Light - Busted Halo Read how one author found the comfort of Easter after becoming a mother.

In the Gospel of Matthew, the women at the tomb were “fearful yet overjoyed.” Meg Ferguson shares how she saw this Resurrection account in a new light after the birth of her son. Read here:

Easter joy isn’t always easy. Life is still messy. On today’s podcast, Laura Kelly Fanucci shares how to hold onto it anyway. buff.ly/QInhkKl

Becoming a parent changes everything. In this article, Meg Ferguson shares how she sees #Easter differently through becoming a mother: buff.ly/It58220

Happy #DivineMercySunday! We have a special #DailyJolt from #StFaustina.

We prepare 40 days for Easter, and then move on in 1. On today’s podcast, Laura Kelly Fanucci says: not so fast. buff.ly/QInhkKl

Why were the women at the tomb fearful yet overjoyed? Aren’t those emotions opposite? In this article, Meg Ferguson reflects on how she only understood this feeling when she became a mother. Read here: buff.ly/It58220

Practicing Resurrection: How to Live into the Easter Season With Laura Kelly Fanucci - Busted Halo As we continue in the Octave of Easter, Fr. Dave welcomes speaker and author Laura Kelly Fanucci to discuss how we can celebrate all 50 days of this season.

What would change if you lived Easter for all 50 days? On today’s podcast, Laura Kelly Fanucci helps us try.

Today's #DailyJolt comes from #MaleboSephodi.

#Reading not only makes us better people, but it also allows us to connect with others and be open to God’s love. In this article, LuElla D’Amico shares 5 books perfect for your family to read during #Easter. Open yourself to God’s joy through these books here: buff.ly/VBQdPKF

#Reading is a great way for families to spend time together. It can also be a great way to keep the spirit of #Easter alive! In this article, LuElla D’Amico recommends 5 books to read with your family that connect to the messages of Easter: buff.ly/VBQdPKF