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9 Tips + Resources for Discerning Religious Life

No matter what stage of life you are in, it is important for every woman in the Church to know some practical tools for vocational discernment. The Latin word vocare...
July 31, 2018
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A Look at Gaudete et Exsultate

It seems like each week a new picture or story about Pope Francis pops up in the news. The love of God the Father is revealed in the beautiful and...
June 28, 2018
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How to View Media Through the Lens of Faith

I grew up attending private Catholic schools, youth conferences, and retreats. I was exposed to the Gospel on a regular basis. As a child, and especially as a teenager, I...
June 14, 2018
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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...
June 11, 2018
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A Review of Women in the Church

My friend and I chatted over chips and salsa and margaritas. She sighed and confided, "I just wish I had a better understanding of my place in the Church, as...
May 29, 2018
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What The Office Taught Me About the Beauty of Ordinary Life

I love NBC’s hit television series The Office. I converted all my family and friends into fans and quotes from the characters are part of my daily conversations. My high...
May 16, 2018
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Catholic Wedding Gift Guide: Meaningful Ideas for the Happy Couple

I can hear the bells ringing already. Wedding season is upon us, sisters! If you have friends who will soon be goin’ to the chapel and if you’re looking for...
May 01, 2018
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Paul, Apostle of Christ

In February, my husband and I were given the opportunity to watch an early screening of the movie Paul, Apostle of Christ. Upon entering the theater, we were immediately delighted...
April 04, 2018
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A Wrinkle in Time Review

It’s always a little unnerving when a well-loved novel gets a cinematic makeover, isn’t it? It can go so, so well. But it can also leave you feeling disappointed, confused,...
March 23, 2018
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MYSTERY: Discovering the Depth of the Rosary

Perhaps the best person to teach us about the life of Christ is His mother, Mary. After all, she was there with Him from the moment of the Incarnation to...
March 19, 2018
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Awesome Catholic Apps

Many people are disengaging from their smartphones and tablets. They're deleting apps and shutting down their social media profiles. So often, it seems that when something becomes such a big...
March 12, 2018
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The Greatest Showman Review (from a Catholic Perspective)

I once read somewhere, that next to silence, music is the only thing that can come close to expressing the inexpressible. This is certainly true in my life. I love...
February 06, 2018