Weekly Wallpaper // 106
New wallpaper for The Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity by the amazing Marie of Fawnly Prints. "The God of love and peace will be with you." What a beautiful...
Suffering and Hope: My Experience at the Casa del Migrante
For the first time in all my 19 years of life, I left the United States and entered—body and soul—into a new country. I physically stepped through the San Ysidro...
Weekly Wallpaper // 103
Come, Holy Spirit! Pentecost is here and we celebrate the joy of the Holy Spirit in our lives. Tara of Frameworthy Designs made us this AMAZING wallpaper for our phones...
Ten Tips for Starting a Parish Ministry
We never know why God has called us to do something, but when we feel His call, it is our duty as faithful servants to respond with a loving and...
When the Holy Spirit Seeks: A Reflection for Pentecost
While I was hurrying through a large airport trying to catch what I imagined to be the last flight out, I felt the Holy Spirit whisper to me: “Everything will...
God's Love on My Journey Through Depression and Anxiety
If you've ever struggled with depression, you would know that the feeling of indifference often clouds your perception of life. Whether it's towards daily activities, relationships, or even prayer, indifference...
3 Myths about Catholics and Divorce
Sometimes life doesn’t always go the way we plan. Sometimes our dreams and ideals do not turn out the way we hoped. I never would have imagined at 31 years...
Integrating Faith into Family Vacations
For me, vacation is a highly coveted week at our house. We plan for it all year, map out where we plan on going, save and dream about our week...
Vulnerability in Marriage
My husband and I have had issues. At one point I thought we were resolved to simply tolerate each other until death did we part. Maybe you've felt that way...
Before I Formed You: An Honest Look at a Surprise Pregnancy, Depression and Finding Help
Hot tears covered my hands. I brushed my wet hair from my face and looked up from the table and into my husband's eyes. Some noise blaring from the television...
When Marriage Doesn't Happen
As you might have ascertained from this post's very blunt title, it is about, shall we say, extended singlehood. Far be it from me to brag, but singlehood is a...
Weekly Wallpaper // 102
My restless heart settled as I heard this line today in the reading, "do not let your hearts be troubled." (John 14:1) All the anxieties and worries - what will...
