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Countercultural Christianity
“Instead they had some issues with him about their own religion, and about a certain Jesus who had died.” (Acts 25:19) Imagine, 2,000 years ago, a ragtag collection of social...
Cautiously or Courageously?
Sometimes it just feels like a lose-lose situation. You find yourself in a conversation over social media, and no matter what position you hold, there is someone there to challenge...
Beer and Chicken Wings with a Side of Awesome
I was on an anniversary vacation with my husband when my phone made the familiar “ding” in response to a text message. It simply read, “I know this is crazy,...
Compelled by the Spirit
A night owl and city girl moved to a little convent in the country. She left behind a life she loved to follow the One she loved! Talk about following...
You Will Have Trouble
In the world you will have trouble . . . You have mouths to feed at home, and you’ve been with the company for years, but you were just let...
The Promise in the Suffering
Based on 7th Sunday of Easter readings One thing that surprises me almost daily about mothering teens and young adults is how much suffering it entails. In my days (and...
When You Ask and Don't Receive
"Amen, amen, I say to you, whatever you ask the Father in my name He will give you.” That should be both promising and comforting but if I am completely...
Confidence in the Word
I wish that I had more faith and confidence in God's word, especially when it comes to speaking the truth. I wish I would remember God's words to Saint Paul...
What Are You Waiting For?
Today is a great feast, the Ascension of the Lord, and its readings are filled with references to the power we have as believers in Christ and recipients of the...
The Spirit That Moves
True confession: I have spent most of my life being confused by the Holy Spirit. As a kid, I had only the barest understanding of this third person of the...
Big Bold Faith
This is me, sitting with my jaw open, amazed at Saint Paul. By his words and life Saint Paul brings people to Christ and His Church. Conversions of heart happen,...
Serving Cheetos, Serving Christ
Her heirloom table, draped in purple cloth, was heavy with platters, ham, deviled eggs, watermelon rind pickles, the requisite crystal dish of Cheetos. There were fruit crisps with whipped topping...
