Our Lady of the Assumption and Our Baby
One of my favorite aspects of Scripture is the meaning of people’s names. They are never random; they always have deep significance, revealing something about the person’s very essence. God...
The Three Responses to Sin
Over a decade ago I heard Mother Angelica make the following analogy in regards to sin and holiness. This audacious Carmelite likened sin to a mud puddle into which no...
REMEMBER Series // Calling Through Confession
Welcome to our Remember series, where we pause to reflect on how God has proven faithful in the past so to help us place our trust in Him in the...
How to Live Out Your Baptismal Call of Priest, Prophet, and King
By virtue of baptism, every Christian is anointed to serve as priest, prophet, and king within their individual communities. But what exactly does this mean? I confess that, even as...
Catholic Baby Registry (Catholic Gift Ideas for a Baby Shower)
One of the most common inquiries I see and hear within Catholic Facebook groups is for gift recommendations for newborn babies. It’s a popular topic that yields lots of comments,...
Litany of Saints for Expectant Mothers
I love this time of year. Despite the gray days and cold weather, the first few months of each year always have me a little giddy with quiet expectation. It...
Scripture Verses to Pray When You're Cold
No matter where you live on the globe, winter brings with it a certain chill. For a time, this coolness can be calming and restful, inviting you to slow down,...
Bring Them to Mass, Anyway
Based on the number of Catholic mommy Facebook groups I belong to, I know that no matter the age of your child and the circumstance of your life, there is...
The Fiat of Saint Joseph
One of the best things to have come out of this calendar year is an increase in the number of individuals with a devotion to Saint Joseph. I believe this...
Litany of Saints for Difficult Family Situations
November is here, the holidays are fast approaching, and that means that traditional social gatherings will be taking place. The majority of us spend the holidays with our families, and...
Litany of Saints for Single People
In my former experience as a single woman within the Church, I often felt alone and misunderstood. Most articles I read and homilies I heard on the subject encouraged me...
Litany of Saints for Teachers
Over the course of a career, teachers are tasked with the important job of helping thousands of individuals develop their God-given gifts with which they will (hopefully) better society and...
