Anne DeSantis

Anne DeSantis, MA Theology, is the author of the book Love and Care for the Marginalized, 40 Meditations for Catholics. She is a wife, mother, podcast and TV host, and the Executive Director for the St. Raymond Nonnatus Foundation at Nonnatus.org. Learn more about Anne at Anne DeSantis.com.


 


 


 

Latest Articles By Anne DeSantis
What NOT to do as a parent: a Catholic perspective
What NOT to do as a parent: a Catholic perspective
Anne DeSantis discusses what NOT to do as a Catholic parent. Every day on social media and all around us we can observe the results of bad parenting. This article gives some ideas on how to avoid the pitfalls of poor parenting.
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An epidemic of loneliness: a Catholic response
An epidemic of loneliness: a Catholic response
The Surgeon General has declared loneliness as an epidemic in the United States. It is a public health crisis affecting millions. Anne DeSantis offers the Catholic response to this epidemic and ways we can build a stronger culture of love and care for the marginalized.
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How to evangelize extended family
How to evangelize extended family
Anne DeSantis offers four tips to evangelize extended family members who are away from the Catholic Church. These are real and practical steps to make the most out of evangelization efforts with those who are indifferent or negative toward the Catholic Church. Learn more in this article.
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Practical ways to offer God's mercy to others
Practical ways to offer God's mercy to others
On Divine Mercy Sunday and on every day, we can offer real and practical ways of showing God's mercy to others. Divine Mercy is not something we do or offer just once a year; it is for our whole lives. Anne DeSantis offers simple ways we can live out mercy toward everyone we meet on a daily basis. Learn more in this article.
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It's not too late
It's not too late
It is never to late to begin again especially during the Lenten season. Anne DeSantis gives encouragement to those who need it to end strong during this season of penance but to also continue these practices after Lent is over. Learn more in this article.
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Wastefulness: something to give up for Lent
Wastefulness: something to give up for Lent
Being wasteful is a sin, and not many Catholic authors and writers have explored this for discussion. As we are in the Lenten season, think about being less wasteful on a daily basis in order to grow in virtue. Learn more in this article by Anne DeSantis.
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Upcoming events with the St Raymond Nonnatus Foundation
Upcoming events with the St Raymond Nonnatus Foundation
The St. Raymond Nonnatus Foundation was founded by the Mercedarian Religious Order in 2015. There are great events happening in 2023 to help families in crisis. Learn more in this article. All services provided are free in including pastoral counseling and spiritual direction. Learn more in this article and please share in order to help others.
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Kindness should not be selective: a Catholic perspective
Kindness should not be selective: a Catholic perspective
Anne DeSantis discusses the fact that the kindness we give and display toward others should not be selective. Jesus loved and cared for the outcasts, the strangers, and those without love and support. We should do the same. Learn ways to be less selective in charity toward others in order to follow Christ more closely.
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ALPHA for Catholics: a personal story
ALPHA for Catholics: a personal story
ALPHA is a course for Catholics and non-Catholic Christians than has been around for decades. There was a recent article on Catholic365 called: ALPHA should never be used in the Catholic Church. Anne DeSantis offers another opinion based on her own experience of ALPHA. Learn more in this article. There are always two sides to every story. Enjoy, and feel free to share.
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When friendships end: a Catholic perspective
When friendships end: a Catholic perspective
Anne DeSantis discusses what to do when a friendship ends. It happens to all of us at some point. Some friends are with us for "a reason, for a season, and some for a lifetime". There is a Catholic perspective in all of it. Learn the signs of real friendship and the signs of false friends which will not last. Share the article with a friend who may be struggling.
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The best new year's resolution: a Catholic perspective
The best new year's resolution: a Catholic perspective
Anne DeSantis reveals what that perfect new year's resolution is. The answer she gives may surprise you. Hint: it has nothing to do with worldly improving of ourselves or of our situations. The answer lies in our mission which must include God and his will. Learn more in this article.
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Friendliness as a virtue: a Catholic perspective
Friendliness as a virtue: a Catholic perspective
Anne DeSantis discusses the importance of friendliness toward others as a virtue. There are some within the church who argue that being "nice" has no real relevance to our faith. This is only partially true. If you have ever been treated unfairly or bullied, you understand the point that friendliness is quite relevant. Learn more in this article.
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A prayer for Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI
A prayer for Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI
Anne DeSantis offers a prayer for dear Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI at this time as Pope Francis has called upon the universal church to come together in prayer for Benedict. During this time of ill health and suffering, let us pray together in love and in deep care of God's servant. Let us pray.
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What are the signs of an immature faith?
What are the signs of an immature faith?
Anne DeSantis discussed the signs of an immature faith. The answers she gives may surprise you. Some signs of immaturity are participating in Catholic cliques, being a check-box Catholic, and selfishness. Learn more in this article and learn ways to mature in your faith.
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No Jesus No Christmas, Know Jesus Know Christmas
No Jesus No Christmas, Know Jesus Know Christmas
Anne DeSantis makes a simple point that if there is no Jesus in Christmas celebrations, then in actuality there is no Christmas. To know Jesus is to love him. Christmas is the right time to celebrate him and not dwell on the perfect gifts, the great food, and the parties. Without Jesus, it is like a beautiful gift box to be opened with nothing inside. Learn more in this article.
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