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We Are a Gift
I have a tendency to view myself as "too much." After being told that I feel or process with "too much" depth, or that I talk way "too much," I...
To Instruct, and Strengthen, the Ignorant
I’ll be honest: I am not a huge fan of patristics, the earliest Church fathers. When first introduced to the patristic fathers in my twenties, I often found their writing...
Walk with Me
Many years ago, I was a young Jewish woman, estranged from my own mother and struggling to find my way into the Catholic Church. I was already a believer in...
Hearing a Father's Voice
I was a Navy brat growing up. Our family is one with a long-standing tradition of Naval service, and most of them, including my dad, served on submarines spending the...
He Will Guide You in Truth
“When I grow up, I am going to be a missionary to China!” my daughter announced, bouncing up from her schoolwork. I smiled at her, redirecting her back to her...
Our Help and Advocate in Times of Change
In my work as a Montessori teacher, the most challenging parts for the children during the school year and individual days were the times of transition. Change can be difficult....
Can I Get A Witness?
As I read today’s First Reading, I was intrigued by the woman Lydia. She was not a Jew, but she was a "worshiper of God” and she “listened and the...
Where He Dwells
Somewhere between a quarter and midlife crisis, in the last year or so I have found my mind often drifting towards the end-of-life things. Maybe it has to do with...
Wholeheartedly Committed
Much of my prayer time lately has revolved around what it means to be interested in following Jesus versus what it means to be committed to following Jesus. And what...
A Love That Wills the Good
I have a simple, hand-painted wooden sign that hangs above the table in my kitchen. It is robin's egg blue with curvy white lettering that reads, "Love God. Love People."...
Remain in His Love
A few months ago, my guardian angel bracelet sparked a conversation with a woman on my flight who was particularly curious about the relationship between my life as a student...
Literally Impossible
Today is the feast of Saint Rita of Cascia, the patron Saint of impossible causes alongside our buddy, Saint Jude. And the Good Lord knows we all have about one...
