St. Josephine Bakhita + Other Black Saints
Right before His Ascension, Jesus tells His Apostles, to “...make disciples of all nations…” (Matthew 28:18). After an outpouring of the Holy Spirit, the Apostles went and did just that....
How to Intentionally Use Social Media
Each of us have our favorite ways to connect on social media and create connection. There is a lot of good that can come from it. But let’s be honest...
To the End: The 2019 Blessed is She Lent Journal for Women
I don't know about you, but sometimes I approach Lent with a self-improvement mentality. When I think about what to give up, take up, and reflect upon, I tend to...
The Beauty of Catholic Schools
As the product of a Catholic elementary school education, a current provider of Catholic education, and a supporter of it for my own children, I’m so excited to be celebrating...
How to Overcome Guilt
I still remember the hurt. The pain I had as a young girl. Some girls from my class called me to say they were having a sleepover and I wasn’t...
When You Don't Feel "Catholic-Catholic"
God led me to her, who led me to Blessed is She, who will walk me back home. I think I might be the kind of woman the sisterhood here...
5 Ways to Know Yourself and Your Gifts Better
A year ago it hit me. I woke up in the realization that I was *finally* in a different place. It was like the fog had lifted and the clouds...
Continue SEEKing the Lord After the SEEK Conference
Indianapolis was cold, am I right? I mean, this California girl had to wear a scarf for a legit reason…I was freezing! But what kept me warm was not the...
How to Have a Fun and Holy New Year's Eve
One of my favorite times of the year is Christmas and New Year’s. The celebration of a new year is rich with hope and new possibilities. There is a sense...
The Catholic All Year Compendium Review
The phrase “liturgically correct” is one of my favorites in the English language. I like how it looks, how it sounds, and what it means; that is, roughly, “in line...
Bubble Gum and the Baby Jesus: Welcoming Visitors to Our Parish During Christmas
Growing up, my family had a lot of Christmas traditions. New pajamas on Christmas Eve, Bing Crosby’s album playing as we came down the stairs, and a special breakfast following...
How to Minister to People with Disabilities
I entered the Catholic Church four years ago. I went from being Agnostic to Protestant to Catholic. My conversion gives me a unique perspective on the Faith. Likewise, my disability...
