Humor and Holiness
In my first year of teaching, a student asked sincerely, “Did Jesus ever smile?” It elicited a dual inner reaction. On the one hand, it made me want to chuckle...
The Power of Corpus Christi In My Life
One aspect of the Church I have always found comforting is her timing. The Church makes proclamations of light and truth amidst the darkness and confusion of certain time periods....
Ten Things to Know about St. James the Lesser
An understanding of the ancient role of discipleship is somewhat unknown in the modern world. Disciples were majorly important to the Jewish faith and culture. Their objective was to imitate...
The Reunion of Jesus and Saint Joseph
There is no denying that the Liturgical Year of Saint Joseph shed a spotlight on the humble Nazarean carpenter, bringing into greater focus the monumental role this young, virtuous man...
What Does the Number 7 Mean in the Bible?
There is something about the number seven. Throughout myths and folklore this number has been given precedent, considered lucky, or presented as possessing innate magical qualities. A quick scan of...
Awaken Love: The 2023 Prayer Pledge // Day 29
Love is so demanding.
This is not the truth that our hearts imagine when we picture a lover. As women, our bodies and souls are designed to receive. Thus, our imaginations picture love in this good and beautiful light in which we ourselves are constantly being “poured into.”
Awaken Love: The 2023 Prayer Pledge // Day 28
Much of the difficulty I face at this point in my life resides in teaching children obedience, but obedience that stems from trust . . . not obligation or fear. It’s far from easy, but I know that obedience and trust are crucial for accomplishing anything in this world, from healthy relationships to thriving businesses.
Awaken Love: The 2023 Prayer Pledge // Day 27
It was a cold February morning, and I had to drag myself to a mandatory “immersion day” for my newly declared major.
Awaken Love: The 2023 Prayer Pledge // Day 26
To the world, it may seem counterintuitive that Jesus revealed to the still-a-child Saint Catherine of Siena that she was naught. He prompted this revelation with a question...
Awaken Love: The 2023 Prayer Pledge // Day 25
Why does God call us to intimacy, away from everything and everyone to a secluded place alone with Him?
Awaken Love: The 2023 Prayer Pledge // Day 24
On the feast of the Annunciation in 1347, a seasoned mother gave birth to twin girls in Siena, Italy. The eldest was named Catherine.
Awaken Love: The 2023 Prayer Pledge // Day 23
In my home state of Ohio, winters can be described as wanting. I wish I could romanticize them into ivory winter wonderlands, but the truth is, the sun shines very little from October to April in the buckeye state.
