Why You Shouldn't Wait to Volunteer
“Chips? Salad? Would you like dressing on that?” It took me twenty-four years before I volunteered for the first time at a breakfast program. Don’t get me wrong, I enjoy...
Catholic Simplicity: Soulful Minimalism
At long last, winter is giving way to warmer temperatures and spring is on the horizon. More sunshine, more time outside, and spring cleaning. I love purging the clutter and...
Galentine's Day for Catholic Gals
It’s time for another one of my favorite things ever! Let’s take a current cultural trend and make it Catholic! *applause* Some of you may be familiar with the term...
Entertaining Angels: Christian Hospitality at Christmas
Let me tell you a little story. Maybe you’ve heard it before, but stick with me. There once was a lovely couple expecting a baby. For reasons beyond their control,...
How to Evangelize Through Hospitality and Delight
The Lord speaks to our hearts in innumerable ways, and delighting the senses is an ideal way to evangelize through hospitality. Imagine flying ten hours overseas with overcoming jet lag...
How to Host a No-Stress "Friendsgiving"
I love Thanksgiving. I love the meal planning and preparation, the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, the football on TV, and of course, the family time! In addition to the big...
Of Meinrad and Mashed Potatoes: Keeping the Peace During the Holidays
Practicing hospitality is a Biblical encouragement that we, as Christians, should strive to execute. But it can be difficult to practice when it comes to holiday gatherings. Family and friend...
Why and How to Host the BIS Advent Gathering
I’m an introvert through and through, but I’m also created for fellowship and connection. In my adult years, this yearning in my heart for connection with other women has pushed...
A Josemaría Escrivá-Inspired Dinner Party
One of my favorite things about summer is the gatherings with family and friends. I love having the people I care about the most sitting around a table laughing, talking,...
Tender October
There is something about the long, slow pace of a fall unfolding with unhurried grandeur that softens my defenses against the coming of colder days. Hot afternoons, crisp nights, crickets...
Extraordinary Women for Ordinary Time: Blessed Is She Community
We are so happy to have you here. In our Facebook groups and Twitter chats. At Blessed Brunches and the Beauty From Ashes Retreat. No matter where we come together,...
