Life in the Liturgy
As I was sitting in our church before Mass this past spring, I though of those who had generously prepared our sancutary for another day. My eyes rested on the...
Unity + Peace
Lord Jesus Christ, who are called the Prince of Peace, who are yourself our peace and reconciliation, who so often said, "Peace to you," grant us peace. Make all men...
Lost and Found with St. Anthony
Saint Anthony, Saint Anthony, please come around. Something is lost and cannot be found! I grew up praying this small prayer whenever I misplaced my keys, a notebook, you name...
National Champion
It was 2 a.m. and I couldn’t sleep. Granted, my team and I had just won a national championship a few hours ago, but I knew that that wasn’t the...
Good Intentions Vs. God's Intentions
“The path to hell is paved with good intentions.” I remember a family member casually using this maxim one day. I, a teenager at the time, was jarringly repelled by...
How to Host a Blessed is She Summer Gathering
Every year, I look forward to the longer and slower days of summer. And every year, it seems that those summer days fill up more quickly than I anticipate. There...
When I Say I'm in Love: A Poem
When I say I’m in love, it will be holy. When I say I’m in love, it will be a sacred phrase. When I say I’m in love, I mean...
Beach Reads that Won't Kill Your Soul
Summer is here! That means vacations, cookouts, sleeping in (maybe?), and all kinds of adventures. I love using summer to really make a dent in my booklist. Beach Reads that...
Living the Resurrection in Daily Life
The Resurrection is so much more than a mere Biblical or historical event to be celebrated once a year by believing Christians. It is an event that ought to be...
Mothering the Skeptic
Every once in a while you get lucky, as a parent, to encounter a teacher who completely understands your child. My daughter’s third grade teacher was a wonderful angel in...
Lead + Stay
How often we lean on our Lord and ask him to stay with us. To abide in us. We cry this out to him when we're struggling and on our...
Navigating Wedding Season as a Single Woman
It was a wedding reception I’ll never forget. It’s not that it was particularly grand. In fact, it was a simple and lovely affair in a modest, windowless church basement....
