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...
4 Thoughtful Ways to Celebrate Your Anniversary
When my husband, Matt, and I started dating on August 17, 2014, we decided it would be fun to celebrate our anniversary each month. While our festivities have ranged from...
My Greatest Education: A Year in Service
The bus doors opened. An impatient, tired, overnight bus driver sat behind the wheel and looked me over as I stood on the corner like a kid on the first...
Weekly Wallpaper // 101
I've heard that verse so often, "I came so that they might have life." But what struck me in the Gospel reading was the next line, "and have it more...
How Mr. Knightly Helped Me Find Mr. Right
Like many women, my love of Jane Austen began in my teen years but it wasn’t until my 20’s that the lessons of her heroines and their leading men started...
Planning a Catholic Wedding
“It’s not just about the wedding, it’s about the sacrament.” Truth abounds in these words, and if you’re engaged, you’ve probably spoken them yourself. It’s a grounding thought; peaceful, reassuring,...
What's a Girl to Do When Dating a Non-Catholic
In fifth grade, I met my future husband. We met through a mutual friend. I went to public school with our friend, who lived a few doors down from Bob....
Dating a Non-Catholic
I was a little boy-crazy back in high school. I had an endless series of crushes. I dated. I flirted. I broke some hearts and I had my heart broken....
The Blessed is She Mission: Unwavering Even in Change
In June of 2014, I was at a loss when I looked around and searched for a women's Catholic community. I knew so many incredible Protestant ones -- women's communities...
