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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Dana’s ‘Light the Fire’ Honors St. Patrick
Irish singer-songwriter Dana Scallon has just released a timely single.
Holy Heroines: Looking to Mother Mary and Women Saints as Role Models
Mary and these lovely holy women remind us to embrace our feminine genius because that is who we are ...
Lenten Scripture Study: Scott Hahn Explains, ‘What Is Holiness?’
Hahn’s new Lenten series is available free of charge from the St. Paul Center.
Leaning Into Lent: Father Mike Schmitz’s Tips for a Fruitful Penitential Season
‘We are trusting that God sees our sacrifices and that they make a difference.’
St. Valentine Touches Hearts in Dublin and Beyond
The witness of God’s love is venerated at an Irish shrine and elsewhere.
Ice Mass: Celebrating the Eucharist Outside on Campus
Mass in the snow has been a winter tradition for St. Albert the Great Catholic University Parish in Houghton at Michigan Technological University.
Catholic Women, Here Are 4 Good Books You Should Read Next
From encouragement for Catholic living to musings on cooking and the role of food among faith and fellowship, ladies will appreciate these selections as they add to this year’s to-read lists.
The Church Is Young and Alive! FOCUS Gathers 17,000 Young Catholics at #SEEK23
As always, the speakers offered many faith-filled insights.
Holy Help: Our Friends the Saints Are Ever Ready to Intercede for Us
There are saintly patrons for our every occupation, need and concern.
