The quiet truth at the heart of King Harald’s funeral
Amid the crowns, ceremony, and royal titles, King Harald V's funeral offered a simple reminder: in death, even a monarch is simply one of us.
Cerith Gardiner
With a bachelor of science in Management Sciences from UMIST in England, Cerith Gardiner started her teaching career as a catechist to young children and now she teaches English to art students at Penninghen in Paris, France. She has been writing for Aleteia for four years, relying on her experiences as a mom of four, and a sister to eight to help guide her along the way.
Latest articles by Cerith Gardiner
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Instead of asking “How are you?” try this instead
This Suicide Prevention Month, a small change in how we check in with someone could open the door to a conversation that really matters.
Memphis honors the former slave who carried Christ’s light
During Memphis' deadly yellow fever epidemic, a former slave refused to let the Dominican friars face the city's dangerous streets alone.
What a flooded wedding got wonderfully right
The images of a bride wading through a flooded church went around the world, but perhaps the best part of the story is what didn't get washed away.
Conversion: From thunder goddess to devout Catholic
Eurovision contestant Rugilė Daujotaitė tried everything from shamanism to ayahuasca in her search for peace. Then she opened a Bible.
Science reveals a surprising trace of St. Thérèse’s faith
Nearly 130 years after her death, one tiny relic is offering a fascinating glimpse into the very physical reality of St. Thérèse's Little Way.
The sweet gift Dolly Parton once sent Pope Francis
Dolly Parton and Pope Francis never met, but one wonderfully unexpected gift brought their worlds together.
One simple way we can all be a little more like Dolly
Among the many stories emerging about Dolly Parton, one small habit shows just how easily kindness can travel.
Dolly Parton showed us there is more than one way to mother
Dolly Parton once imagined children of her own. God had other plans, and somehow her family ended up becoming much, much bigger.
Dolly Parton’s final gift to arrive in 20 years
Dolly Parton spent a lifetime giving to others. It turns out she planned one particularly special gift for a generation still to come.
The French Catholic answer to a teething baby
Teething rings not doing the trick? A centuries-old French Catholic tradition offers parents another source of help.
The strange reality of life after your last child leaves
The big goodbye is the part you prepare for. It's the tiny moments that follow that nobody quite warns you about.
Why Pope Leo’s France visit is special for Americans
Seeing Pope Leo in France would already be memorable for American Catholics, but this September brings an added historical twist.
One small change that can bring joy to the elderly
We remember the appointments, groceries, and practicalities, but sometimes it's what isn't on our checklist that matters most.
6 Bible verses for when you’re waiting at the hospital
Whether you're waiting for your own results or news of someone you love, these verses offer somewhere to rest an anxious mind.
Disastrous vacation? Here’s why you might be grateful later
Some vacations seem determined to ignore every carefully made plan. Oddly enough, that may not be entirely bad news.
When the school year gets off to a rocky start
The new backpack is barely unpacked and already things are going wrong. Before you panic, here's what might help.
Why coming home might be the best part of your vacation
Leaving vacation behind is never easy, but crossing your own front door comes with a few surprisingly delicious consolations.
