The Holy Spirit and Family Planning
I should have somehow known my children wouldn't come to me biologically. I was a horrible patient (still am) and detest any type of medical procedure. The Lord looked after...
How Jane de Chantal Impacted Me as a Mother
There’s a story about St. Jane de Chantal's transformation that has always intrigued me. It’s included in each of the dozen or so biographies of her that I’ve read, even...
The Homeless and Your Dating Relationship
I was nervous as we pulled up to the apartment complex. My boyfriend got out of the car with me and we walked up to meet my friend, Roy. Roy...
The Work of Motherhood
The blogger Elizabeth Duffy once wrote: If motherhood is hard at times, it’s probably because it allows us, without going terribly far out of our way, to mimic Christ. ...
Weekly Wallpaper // 175
The LORD is good: his kindness endures forever, and his faithfulness, to all generations. // Psalm 100:5 Thank you for these beautiful free wallpapers from Michelle Slough. Let His word...
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They were countless in number, and they cried out in a loud voice: "Worthy is the Lamb that was slain to receive power and riches, wisdom and strength, honor and...
Defend Us in Battle
Ah, the glory of the battlefield. My childhood was formed by a thousand tales of skirmishes and battles, knights and soldiers, wars and warfare. Some of them were factual. The...
A Litany for Female Friendships
I was scrolling through social media and came across a meme that read: Your circle should want you to win. Your circle should clap the loudest when you have good...
Why We Hope Our Kids Rise Up
We all have children in our lives in some capacity. We are moms, aunts, big sisters, teachers, godmothers, parish volunteers, and foster parents. In our work with children—whatever that looks...
Embracing the Millennial Catholic Mission
It’s no secret that fewer and fewer millennials attend Mass and identify as practicing Catholics. To some, this may seem like a crisis. To others, this may seem like a...
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Then he said to Thomas, “Put your finger here and see my hands. Reach out your hand and put it in my side. Do not doubt but believe.” Thomas answered...
Lighten Up, Christian Soldier
“It was really good to see you out there dancing,” my friend told me with a gentle smile. We’d been at a party a few nights before and in a...
