Wholly Surrendered
It started as a quiet stirring in my heart, this gentle, almost imperceptible whisper from the Lord: “Come and rest with Me awhile.” I didn't understand what it meant, but...
Litany of Saints for Single People
In my former experience as a single woman within the Church, I often felt alone and misunderstood. Most articles I read and homilies I heard on the subject encouraged me...
A Treasure Trove of Prayers to Pray on Rosary Beads
The Catholic Faith is a treasure trove. A treasure trove where upon exploration, we discover that it is bottomless. The precious gems and jewels within it—Holy Mass, Sacraments, Sacred Scripture,...
Tips for Praying with Your Roommates
Roommates make up a home just as much as the brick and mortar or the cute succulent decorations of any house. We want our homes to be places of peace...
Cultivating a Merciful Heart
Then Peter approaching asked him, 'Lord, if my brother sins against me, how often must I forgive him? As many as seven times?' Jesus answered, 'I say to you, not...
College 101 Series // Time Management
Suddenly, there is no one pounding on your door or yelling at you to get up and go to school. No one to tell you to go to bed. No...
The Fresh Start Season
Way back in January, most of us were excited to begin a new year and a new decade. Typically, January means a “fresh start” and “clean slate.” It is filled...
What Jeremiah 29:11 and Jane Austen Taught Me About Hope
Christ is our Hope, in the midst of 2020 and otherwise; through joys and sorrows—through it all. It should come as no surprise, then, that Jeremiah 29:11 is my favorite...
Poco a Poco // The Spirituality of Making the Next Best Step
Poco a poco. The spirituality of making the next best step. It's become a bit of our catch phrase. It's been the name of a CFR album, our Ascension Present's...
Our Call to Sainthood
What motivates you to serve? Do you act out of fear, appearances, and the applause of others? Or the love of God and the glory of His Kingdom? A resounding...
Prayer Hacks from One Mom to Another
Take a deep breath. (Bear with me and give it a try!) Another: in through your nose…and out through your mouth. Stretch your neck from side to side. Relax your...
College 101 Series // Roommates
I honestly don’t know how many first-year students this blog will be relevant to in 2020. Covid-19 has forced many students to Zoom from home verses zoom across the country...
