How Jane de Chantal Impacted Me as a Mother
There’s a story about St. Jane de Chantal's transformation that has always intrigued me. It’s included in each of the dozen or so biographies of her that I’ve read, even...
The Homeless and Your Dating Relationship
I was nervous as we pulled up to the apartment complex. My boyfriend got out of the car with me and we walked up to meet my friend, Roy. Roy...
The Work of Motherhood
The blogger Elizabeth Duffy once wrote: If motherhood is hard at times, it’s probably because it allows us, without going terribly far out of our way, to mimic Christ. ...
The Experience of Mother's Day without Children
As I look at my May calendar, I wonder what type of gift I should get my mom for Mother’s Day. Maybe a gift certificate to Barnes and Noble or...
Transitioning from College: Tips + Encouragement
Congratulations! You graduated from college! All the studying, cramming, stressing, writing and test taking is over! You’ve worn the cap and gown, and you listened to the famous commencement speaker....
The Vision Behind Our Catholic Prayer Book for Kids
The first people to ask us for a devotional for children were, in fact, our own children. Their sentiments were echoed from the amazing women in our community and in...
Why We Go and Tell
The Easter season is here, sisters! After a long, beautiful, difficult, redemptive Lent and profound Triduum, we have arrived at the celebration of the pinnacle of our Faith: the Resurrection...
Embracing the Millennial Catholic Mission
It’s no secret that fewer and fewer millennials attend Mass and identify as practicing Catholics. To some, this may seem like a crisis. To others, this may seem like a...
Lighten Up, Christian Soldier
“It was really good to see you out there dancing,” my friend told me with a gentle smile. We’d been at a party a few nights before and in a...
What's Next After Advent and Lent?
If you have enjoyed walking through Lent or Advent with the thousands of other women doing the Blessed is She liturgical journals, you may be wondering what's next. How can...
Remembering Your Journey: A Practical Way to Strengthen Your Faith and Encourage Others
Have you ever thought about your testimony? Have you sat down to reflect and remember what rivers and valleys—even mountains—you’ve crossed with God? If you’re clear on your “story”, have...
Catholicism in Military Life
In our seven years of marriage, my husband and I have spent over two years apart. My husband has deployed four times in those seven years. I went through those...
