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 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
Prayer for world peace
Prayer for world peace
Anne DeSantis offers a prayer for peace in the world at this time when it is needed most.
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The Catholic Charities Appeal of Philadelphia
The Catholic Charities Appeal of Philadelphia
The Catholic Charities Appeal of Philadelphia "gives hope where hope is needed most". Anne DeSantis has been a board member of the Catholic Charities Appeal since 2021. She gives an update and background on the great work of this nonprofit 501c3 in the Philadelphia area.
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Christian charity in the workplace
Christian charity in the workplace
Anne DeSantis discusses what Christian charity looks like in the workplace. She gives four tips to exercise greater charity and an openness to the needs of others in the workplace and beyond.
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How to trust God when life becomes difficult: a Catholic perspective
How to trust God when life becomes difficult: a Catholic perspective
Anne DeSantis discusses how to trust God when life becomes difficult. Everyone goes through challenging times in life. Sometimes, stress is so high that our faith and trust in God may become extremely difficult. Anne gives four practical ways to continue to trust God during the worst trials of life. Learn more in this article.
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Ghosting: a Catholic perspective
Ghosting: a Catholic perspective
Anne DeSantis discusses the phenomenon of "ghosting". Ghosting is the practice of ending a personal relationship abruptly with someone by withdrawing from any further contact or communication. Is this a sinful behavior in terms of our Catholic faith? Learn more in this article.
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When being cool is not cool: a Catholic perspective part two
When being cool is not cool: a Catholic perspective part two
Anne DeSantis presents Part Two of her article "When being cool is not cool: a Catholic perspective". Anne offers thoughts on the topic as we begin another academic year. Being cool is NOT cool when it demeans and excludes others and when self-centered and selfish behaviors arise from it. Learn more in this article.
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Godly ways to gain more self-confidence
Godly ways to gain more self-confidence
Anne DeSantis discusses the concept of Godly confidence. As Catholics, our confidence should not come because of things such as wealth, power, good looks, or other matters. Anne discusses ways to gain a confidence that will help us to focus on what matters most to God in terms of our outward confidence. Learn more in this article.
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Superstars or saints: What are we teaching our kids?
Superstars or saints: What are we teaching our kids?
Anne DeSantis discusses the idea that it is important for parents to teach their child the value of striving for sainthood instead of superstardom. Anne gives food for thought in terms of what society promotes versus the teachings of the Catholic Church.
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Missing Mass because of vacation
Missing Mass because of vacation
Anne DeSantis opens up the topic of missing Mass because of a family vacation. There are many options in terms of finding a Mass even if away on a trip. Anne talks about the importance of not missing Mass during summer vacation for any reason. Learn more in this article.
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The best way to evangelize: a Catholic perspective
The best way to evangelize: a Catholic perspective
Anne DeSantis reveals the best way to evangelize those who are away from the faith or who need to be introduced. The answer is simple yet profound. Learn more in this article.
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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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