Mary Grace "Gracie" Muraski is a graduate of Franciscan University of Steubenville with a degree in theology and catechetics. She now serves as a full-time stay at home wife and mom to three adventurous boys. With a family in ministry, she is blessed to split her time between small town Ohio and big mountains Colorado. She is passionate about reading, writing, long-distance running, and intentional conversation. 

Mary Beth Giltner is an editor and writer living in northeast Indiana with her theologian husband, two energetic boys, and a temperamental cat named Socrates. Her favorite thing about her work is walking with Catholic authors, helping them tell the world about Jesus. When not tapping away at her laptop, she enjoys taking long walks with her kids, crocheting, baking, and playing the piano.

Victoria Cardona is a theology graduate of Ave Maria University and is currently completing a Master’s in Educational Leadership at St. Thomas University.  She is beginning a new role as a middle school religion teacher in Catholic education, and has contributed to publications including Catholic Exchange, Caeli, and The Star of Bethlehem. She has a special devotion to the Divine Mercy and believes the best conversations happen in coffee shops, and can often be found thrift-shopping for grandmother-core pieces and hidden gems.

Rosie Hall is a freelance writer and lover of well-steeped tea. She spent three years after high school discerning a vocation. Since leaving, she has tried a bit of everything: attending Ave Maria University, traveling, bartending, journalism, producing podcasts, knitting; always seeking to follow the Lamb wherever He goes! Rosie's next adventure takes her across the pond to study literature at Oxford University.

Olivia Jackson, known by her family and friends as Liv, recently graduated from the University of Iowa College of Education. She now happily lives and works in Des Moines, Iowa as a third grade teacher at a catholic grade school. She enjoys anything outdoorsy, creative, or active and can often be found reading in a hammock, scrapbooking with music and a snack, or enjoying a fun workout class. Olivia is a social butterfly and loves being surrounded by and meeting Christ in her family, friends, co-workers, and students!

Liz Homick works at the Library of Congress in Washington, D.C. as the loudest and most talkative librarian in the building. Since backpacking Europe in 2023, Liz is a huge advocate of solo travel, finding the cutest little trinkets as souvenirs, and attending Mass in every language imaginable. She loves Old Bay Goldfish, unconditional kindness, half-marathons, and shining brightly despite life’s storms.

Monica Weinkopf is a California girl who is learning the beauty of putting down roots wherever you are. After studying liberal arts in college, she is a full-time missionary to a college campus in Nebraska. She has always loved good books and deep talks, and these days she also likes running at sunrise, praying outside, and drinking kombucha.

Leila Joy Castillo is passionate about bringing Christ to others through the written word in her freelance work, particularly as a media contractor for Ascension and as a homeschool literature tutor. She studied at Ave Maria University and is a lifelong Floridian, so mountains especially delight her heart. Leila could spend far too long chatting about Catholic travel destinations, the saints, life with her three wonderful siblings, and almost anything Jane Austen. She also enjoys creating Catholic content on Instagram, where you can find her @joyfullyleila.

Justine Donahue is a wife, mother, and convert to Catholicism residing in sunny Florida. She holds a Master's degree in Catholic Theology and her life mission statement is 'to be an empty vessel used to reveal that Jesus Christ is the Bread of Life.' A former gymnast of many years, Justine can still be found walking on curbs, doing cartwheels, and coaching gymnastics in her free time. She is the self-proclaimed biggest fan of the Blessed Is She liturgical planner and is passionate about helping women discover the truth, beauty, and goodness of Catholic Christianity.

Claire Dwyer writes with the desire that all women see the sacredness of their stories in light of Salvation History. Speaker, Retreat Leader, Author of This Present Paradise, senior copywriter and content editor for Avila Foundation / Spiritualdirection.com, and co-founder of the PraiseWriters community, she knows firsthand the power of words to set a fire on the earth. She lives in Phoenix with her family. Find out more about her here.

Lani Bogart began to love Jesus as a child and He eventually led her and her family into the Catholic Church. An Arizona transplant to Houston, she enjoys singing, writing, scripture study, and hosting family and friends with her deacon husband.For more of her story see Lanibogart.blog. Lani Bogart nació en Hawaii y creció en Ohio y Michigan. Era una niña pequeña cuando empezó a amar a Jesús. Está en su casa en Texas con su esposo, un carpintero diácono, cerca de sus hijos y nietos. Lani también es una directora espiritual activa y voluntaria de curación de traumas. Puedes leer más en Lanibogart.blog

Mary Peach lives in Atlanta and is passionate about helping others encounter Jesus in a real and personal way. Born in Ethiopia and adopted at age eleven, she shares vulnerably about faith, healing, and redemption through every season of life. Through her work in ministry and her writing, she hopes others feel less alone in their stories and more deeply known by God. In her free time, she enjoys photography, travel, pickleball, and spending time with friends and family.

Dr. Sarah Zentner is a bibliophile and “hygge” enthusiast who delights in steaming mugs of tea, freshly baked pastries, the Little Way, and all things true, good, and beautiful. She holds a Ph.D. in English from the Catholic University of America and lives with her toy poodle, JoJo, in Washington, D.C., where she teaches literature at an all-girls Catholic secondary school.

Jana Zuniga Pingel is an artist and designer based in Colorado Springs, where she resides with her husband. She earned her B.A. in Studio Art from Saint Mary’s College in South Bend, Indiana. She is the founder and owner of January Jane Shop, an online boutique for Catholic art and goods. When she isn’t busy doing entrepreneurial things, she’s cooking a new recipe, hiking a mountain, or party planning.

Dr. Sarah Zentner is a bibliophile and “hygge” enthusiast who delights in steaming mugs of tea, freshly baked pastries, the Little Way, and all things true, good, and beautiful. She holds a Ph.D. in English from the Catholic University of America and lives with her toy poodle, JoJo, in Washington, D.C., where she teaches literature at an all-girls Catholic secondary school.

Cathy Webb is a consecrated virgin for the Diocese of Wilmington and the creator of the Sacred Heart to Heart prayer journal. A full-time Library Assistant, she finds joy in embracing the sacrament of the present moment and spreading the fragrance of Love everywhere she goes. She also treasures large cups of tea; her Chihuahua, Lucy; and anything Saint Therese. When she’s not writing and creating for the Kingdom, she can be found wearing a pretty dress while adoring the Heart of her Divine Spouse in the Eucharist. She is a contributing author to Blessed Conversations: Home. Find out more about her here. 

Sophie Cash is a deep-feeling, full-hearted woman who finds joy in the little things. She lives in Saint Paul, MN and works with NET Ministries. Sophie spends her time telling people about Jesus and, in this, has found out that her favorite way to meet people is face to face.  She especially loves photography, football, sisterhood, sunsets, and her sassy four-year-old sister.