Drew and Katie Taylor https://catholic-link.org/author/drew-and-katie-taylor/ Catholic Resources for the New Evangelization Tue, 11 Apr 2023 19:52:22 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.3 https://catholic-link.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/cropped-Catholic-Link_Logo-no-text-32x32.png Drew and Katie Taylor https://catholic-link.org/author/drew-and-katie-taylor/ 32 32 How To Forgive The Person Who Hurt You https://catholic-link.org/how-to-forgive-someone-who-hurt-you/ https://catholic-link.org/how-to-forgive-someone-who-hurt-you/#respond Mon, 06 Dec 2021 19:40:31 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=46922 Forgiveness is so hard, but why? Often, the desire for an eye for an eye overwhelms us, we want the person who hurt us to receive justice and be held accountable. But does holding on to the hurt and anger in fact accomplish our desire for justice? Again and again, I see that when I […]

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4 Unique Videos About The Holy Spirit https://catholic-link.org/4-unique-videos-about-the-holy-spirit/ https://catholic-link.org/4-unique-videos-about-the-holy-spirit/#respond Mon, 24 May 2021 14:44:28 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=42043 Pentecost brought the Holy Spirit to the Church. This Pentecost, let’s talk a little about the Holy Spirit! If you are looking for resources and ways to grow your relationship and understanding of the Holy Spirit, we have four great videos for you! 4 Unique Videos About The Holy Spirit The Untapped Leadership Potential: The […]

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The Gift Of Prophecy: A Small Group Reflection For Pentecost https://catholic-link.org/gift-prophecy-pentecost-catholic-holy-spirit/ https://catholic-link.org/gift-prophecy-pentecost-catholic-holy-spirit/#respond Mon, 17 May 2021 01:25:04 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=42037 What is the spiritual gift of prophecy? Are you a prophet? If you have already started to build up walls and cringe a little at this idea, check out this video by Drew and Katie Taylor: The Gift Of Prophecy: Letting The Holy Spirit Speak Through You Pentecost  Pentecost brings us the Holy Spirit, and […]

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5 Triduum Traditions To Help Your Family Celebrate Holy Week https://catholic-link.org/5-triduum-traditions-to-help-your-family-celebrate-holy-week/ https://catholic-link.org/5-triduum-traditions-to-help-your-family-celebrate-holy-week/#respond Wed, 24 Mar 2021 15:16:02 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=40936 In Holy Week, the Catholic Church invites us to experience the most critical moments in history. In the business of daily life, the repetitive nature of the liturgical calendar, and the extended season of Lent, it’s easy to miss the power of these days. If you are looking for ideas on how to bring this […]

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How Jesus’s Birth Leads The Way To Heaven https://catholic-link.org/how-jesuss-birth-leads-the-way-to-heaven/ https://catholic-link.org/how-jesuss-birth-leads-the-way-to-heaven/#respond Wed, 30 Dec 2020 17:21:11 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=38806 When you rock climb, the routes or ways you get up the wall are called a problem. You spend time trying to solve the problem, figuring out where your hands and feet go to complete the route. When there is a hard problem to solve, I often watch others climb and try to emulate their […]

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How To Live Out The Full Season of Christmas: Daily Video Reflections And Practical Ideas https://catholic-link.org/how-to-live-out-the-full-season-of-christmas-daily-video-reflections-and-practical-ideas/ https://catholic-link.org/how-to-live-out-the-full-season-of-christmas-daily-video-reflections-and-practical-ideas/#respond Thu, 24 Dec 2020 19:43:53 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=38862 Does the Christmas celebration seem focused on just one day? Do you desire to find a way to celebrate the whole season and keep the tree up, eggnog flowing, all while growing in your faith?  This year Catholic-Link YouTube will provide daily video reflections to help bring alive the Season of Christmas! We will be […]

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3 Key Steps To Running A Spiritual Marathon https://catholic-link.org/3-key-steps-to-running-a-spiritual-marathon/ https://catholic-link.org/3-key-steps-to-running-a-spiritual-marathon/#respond Wed, 09 Dec 2020 03:33:22 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=38594 Does becoming a saint seem like running a marathon? In our newest video, we talk with Father Conrad Murphy about how the race we are running is a long one, with many highs and lows but this marathon will result in an accomplishment we can not fully imagine. We are learning to “Run as if […]

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Seriously. How Do I Pray With Scripture? https://catholic-link.org/seriously-how-do-i-pray-with-scripture/ https://catholic-link.org/seriously-how-do-i-pray-with-scripture/#respond Wed, 25 Nov 2020 19:48:49 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=38401 When I think of prayer, I often picture myself sitting there, asking for answers, waiting, and trying to hear or see a reply. Or maybe I am on the run and throw out a quick thank you, help me with x please, or a prayer for a friend’s request. But in reality, what every spiritual […]

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How To Seek Truth In Our Day And Age https://catholic-link.org/how-to-seek-truth-in-our-day-and-age/ https://catholic-link.org/how-to-seek-truth-in-our-day-and-age/#respond Wed, 18 Nov 2020 15:47:07 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=38344 To find truth we have to be willing to train the intellect: Neither Drew, nor I grew up as strong practicing Catholics. We did not have Bibles in our childhood homes, night prayers, or a relationship with Jesus in our youth. But we both grew up in homes that valued learning, and this cultivated a […]

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How Can We Pray The Rosary Better? https://catholic-link.org/how-can-we-pray-the-rosary-better/ https://catholic-link.org/how-can-we-pray-the-rosary-better/#respond Wed, 11 Nov 2020 16:05:39 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=38077 Jesus warns us not to pile up empty phrases and babble on (Matt 6:7). Protestants often look at the Rosary and say it is just this. And the truth is we can fall into this trap.  We can rush to check a box in praying the Rosary or even when reflecting on direct Scripture passages. […]

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Why Do Catholics Make The Sign Of The Cross? https://catholic-link.org/why-do-catholics-make-the-sign-of-the-cross/ https://catholic-link.org/why-do-catholics-make-the-sign-of-the-cross/#respond Wed, 04 Nov 2020 15:13:11 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=37922 The Sign of the Cross is the most common Catholic prayer. We use it at the beginning and end of prayers, in the Mass, when we pass by a Church, cemetery, or abortion clinic, and when we hear an emergency vehicle siren. But do we know that it is a prayer itself? Or what it […]

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The Hail Mary Broken Down Line By Line https://catholic-link.org/hail-mary-meaning-line-by-line/ https://catholic-link.org/hail-mary-meaning-line-by-line/#respond Wed, 28 Oct 2020 18:05:36 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=37671 “The salvation of the whole world began with the Hail Mary. Hence, the salvation of each person is also attached to this prayer.” – St Louis de Montfort In this greeting by Angel Gabriel, the world changed. God invited humanity to receive Jesus. That’s why it is so important to know what we are staying […]

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How To Pray The Rosary With Children: Embrace The Joyful Chaos! https://catholic-link.org/praying-rosary-family-tips/ https://catholic-link.org/praying-rosary-family-tips/#respond Wed, 21 Oct 2020 14:24:49 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=37604 Drew and Katie TaylorDrew and Katie Taylor are passionate about equipping and training leaders in the New Evangelization through living awesome Catholic lives and providing light and truth to the world. Drew is an Air Force fighter pilot and holds a Master’s in Moral Theology, while Katie is an Air Force veteran and has a […]

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How To Use Your Rosary In The Battle Of Prayer https://catholic-link.org/rosary-video-how-to-use/ https://catholic-link.org/rosary-video-how-to-use/#respond Wed, 14 Oct 2020 15:19:19 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=37460 October is the Month of the Holy Rosary. Yearly it serves as a challenge and reminder to me to pray the Rosary, to use it as a weapon, and to foster it within my family culture. Hopefully, this article and video inspire you to start or rekindle the Rosary into your daily habits.  Our Childlike […]

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How To Be A Reflection Of God In A World That Desperately Needs Him https://catholic-link.org/how-to-embrace-the-call-to-be-an-image-bearer/ https://catholic-link.org/how-to-embrace-the-call-to-be-an-image-bearer/#respond Tue, 06 Oct 2020 14:59:39 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=37395 What did I do today that matters? Sometimes the mundane and yet busy daily life can seem ordinarily boring without significant meaning. I can belittle my work, motherhood, and small acts of love that are largely private. We currently live in a society that values what we do publicly more than what we do privately; […]

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Spiritual Training: A Workout For Your Soul https://catholic-link.org/workout-soul-catholic-leadership/ https://catholic-link.org/workout-soul-catholic-leadership/#respond Mon, 28 Sep 2020 15:52:14 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=37209 When I first heard Matthew Kelly state, “Our lives change when our habits change,” it rang so true in my heart.  In fact, looking back those words rang true in regards to all of my life experiences. In school, if I wanted to get an A on the test, I put in the time studying, […]

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All Are Called To Lead | Episode 4 https://catholic-link.org/all-are-called-to-lead-catholic/ https://catholic-link.org/all-are-called-to-lead-catholic/#respond Tue, 22 Sep 2020 14:15:52 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=37161 Do you feel like a leader?  Sometimes, we can see our daily actions or lives as a survival mode. We are trying to live out our faith, get the to-dos done, work requirements, and help our family. The word evangelization can be intimidating and counterculture. We get stuck on the idea that leaders look or […]

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The What, How, And Why For Catholic Leaders | Episode 3 https://catholic-link.org/catholic-leaders-find-your-why/ https://catholic-link.org/catholic-leaders-find-your-why/#respond Wed, 16 Sep 2020 12:03:06 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=37089 Have you spent time thinking about why you exist, what your purpose is, and the unique mission you have been called to?  Start With Why Simon Sinek’s principle, TED Talk, and book Start With Why challenges what drives our decisions as organizations and individuals. We want to be inspiring, as a Church, ministry, and individual. […]

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The Two Virtues Every Catholic Leader Needs | Episode 2 https://catholic-link.org/two-virtues-that-every-catholic-leader-must-have/ https://catholic-link.org/two-virtues-that-every-catholic-leader-must-have/#respond Wed, 26 Aug 2020 16:04:05 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=36913 What is Leadership? The truth is that you are either leading people closer to Jesus or further away by your actions or inaction. We all have an impact on someone. It is easy to get caught up in the idea that leadership is a particular position or title. But that is a manager, not a […]

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