Dancing on Disappointment
A big theme in my life this year has been dancing upon disappointment. I want to be a woman who doesn’t live confined by the boundaries set by disappointment and...
When Caring Turns Into Worrying
I woke up in a sweat. Once again I was dreaming about a particular situation that was causing grief and turmoil in my life and for others around me. As...
Trusting God in Seasons of Change
I have always been a notorious planner, or as I prefer to put it, I’m goal-oriented. For as long as I can remember, I’ve always been one to anticipate my...
Incorporating Faith Into Fitness and Fitness Into Faith
Love turns work into rest. -St. Teresa of Avila Have you ever experienced this? Have you ever worked on something that didn’t feel like work? In fact, it gave you...
Advice for College Freshmen and Transfers
During college, I sometimes felt a little (or a lot) lost. I often wondered if I could really handle an “adult” life. The good news is, I figured it out....
Being Rooted in the Faith During the Post-College Transition
It took a lot of effort: late night studies, hours spent writing, and a last minute scramble to sew up the hole I burned in my gown, but I finally...
Jesus, My Everything: On Adoration
How can I have an intimate relationship with Christ that allows me to truly understand the plans He has for me? How will I be able to know, love, and...
How to Remain Prayerful While Traveling
Summer is here, and many of us have trips or vacations on the horizon. Think back to your last vacation or holiday. You probably created some great memories then, but...
How to View Media Through the Lens of Faith
I grew up attending private Catholic schools, youth conferences, and retreats. I was exposed to the Gospel on a regular basis. As a child, and especially as a teenager, I...
A Mother's Prayer for Summer
I’m sure I am not alone in thinking that the winter of 2017/2018 will go down in history as the longest winter ever. Well into April, freezing temperatures and snowfall...
Spiritual Advice for the First-Time Mom
I became a mom nearly a year ago. I still remember, vividly, the moment the doctor pulled my son out of me. His fair skin, small arms, a head full...
What is Marian Consecration?
As Catholics, we have an incredibly rich spiritual buffet presented to us. Holy Mother Church offers prayers, devotions, liturgies, and traditions that speak to every personality and life stage of...
