The 1985 movie Back to the Future is a cultural phenomenon. One of the best quotes is uttered by Marty: “Wait A Minute, Doc. Are you telling me you built a time machine?” Picture his enthusiasm, his unbelief! I was…
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How (And Why) to Rejoice in Your Weakness
“Be perfect,” Jesus tells us, “as your Heavenly Father is perfect” (Matthew 5:48). For years, I thought this meant I had to eliminate all my flaws as fast as I possibly could. Whenever I made a resolution to do something…
Resources for (Re)Discovering Catholicism
I was in a crowd of thousands of young people, listening to a talk on being transformed as a disciple of Christ by the author and theologian, Dr. Edward Sri. His words hit me. A good father warmly welcomes the…
Weekly Wallpaper // 228
On that day you will realize that I am in my Father and you are in me and I in you. // John 14:20 Download these beautiful free wallpapers from Jazmin De Guzman from today’s readings. Let His word dwell in us…
Hindsight in 2020 // Blessed is She Podcast: The Gathering Place Episode 83
In this episode, Beth and Jenna chat with Rachel Leininger, wife, mama, and Catholic author/speaker extraordinaire. Rachel tells us all about how a quirky English professor in college changed her perspective and trajectory in life with one simple question: What…
Scripture Verses to Pray When You’re Disappointed
My son should be graduating from high school this week. Along with his friends and classmates, our firstborn should be donning a cap and gown so he can cross a stage, move his tassel, and receive his high school diploma….
Making the Rosary a Daily Habit in Times of Overwhelm
Pray the Rosary every day, in order to obtain peace for the world, and the end of the war. -Our Lady of Fatima For years, I was inspired to daily pray the Rosary. Yet, I often struggled with making it…
The Day I Let Christ Into My Bedroom
When I was a little girl, my godmother was divorced from her abusive husband and could not remarry in the Church without an annulment (which she refused to try to obtain). She was not at fault in the divorce and…
Weekly Wallpaper // 227
I am the way, the truth and the life, says the Lord; no one comes to the Father, except through me. // John 14:6 Download these beautiful free wallpapers from Brass and Mint Co. from today’s readings. Let His word dwell…
Jesus Christ, Conflict King // Blessed is She Podcast: The Gathering Place Episode 82
Does conflict make you uncomfortable? Well, this episode is for you! Beth and Jenna chat all about how healthy conflict is crucial to maintaining God-honoring relationships, how your family of origin influences your conflict style, and how to be intentional…
Meals from Our Moms
Mothers are Christ-like in that they lay down their lives for their children. Whether it is in the delivery room, the office, the kitchen, or many miles away interceding on our behalf, our mothers teach us the important message of…
Resources for Pornography Addiction
Our culture is saturated with porn. Most of us have either suffered from addiction to porn or know someone who does (even if we aren’t aware of it). Pornography is a gripping addiction, and it takes its toll on relationships,…
A (Postcard) Trip around the World
It wasn’t long ago that my dear sister was approaching her thirtieth birthday. A significant landmark in anyone’s life, Leigh wanted to mark the passage in some memorable way. “I wish we could all take a trip…” she said, sadly…
How to Fall in Love with Scripture
Even though I’m a cradle Catholic, I spent every Thursday night of my high school years at a nondenominational Protestant youth group. (I lived in the Middle East, where there was no Catholic option, but that’s a story for another…
Ways to Celebrate Mother’s Day When Your Mom is Far Away
Since becoming a mother myself, Mother’s Day has become one of my favorite days. Not only because it’s a day that I feel honored and celebrated in my own vocation as a mother, but because I’ve realized, since becoming a…
