Faith, Family, and Football . . . In That Order
Here are five guidelines families can follow to help their children keep a proper ordering of sports.
Saint Teresa Benedicta of the Cross + the Feminine Genius
As the process of selecting Confirmation Saints looms near at our house once again, I find myself doing a lot of name-dropping in case anyone is looking for inspiration related...
Saints Who Went to College
The Catholic Church highly values education. In fact, it was the efforts of Christians and professed religious throughout history who made major advances in the fields of mathematics, science, and...
5 Blessed is She Products for the College Gal
In the first few years of my college experience, I’ve learned so much about navigating school, community, and commitments. One of the most helpful things during this process has been...
Best Books about the Theology of the Body
When I hear the words “Theology of the Body” (TOB) I think almost instantly of Pope Saint John Paul II as well as people who have devoted their lives to...
Catholic Prayers for New Beginnings
As the academic year comes to a close, it can feel like we are on the cusp of something new, long after we find ourselves counting down the days until...
How Traditions Shift as a Family Grows
By definition, traditions are handed-down customs, beliefs, and practices. Often, they are created, shaped, and passed down within a family, community, or religion. Traditions are important for many reasons: They...
Fiction Novels for Catholic Teens
I love book recommendations, and now that I am a mom, I always appreciate hearing about fun suggestions for my own daughter. If there's a teen in your life, this...
Hey Kids, Go Watch Juice Box!
"Hey Mom, can we watch a show?" I quickly scanned the house and zipped through my mental checklist. Schoolwork and chores were finished, they had played outside for several hours,...
More Rejoicing in Heaven Over One Lost Poet Found
Since I didn’t get married until I was 45 years old, I lived the state of single life for quite a long time. In my early years of college, graduate...
Blessed Carlo Acutis: Patron Saint of Online Learning
Anyone who has been involved with online schooling in any capacity can attest to its challenges. Being a first-year teacher, I knew last school year would be difficult, but nothing...
Finding Peace in Back-to-School Imperfection
“How was James’ first day?” I asked a friend recently. “Oh, you know, he had some trouble getting on the right bus …” she started to tell me, and then...
