In Florida, we don’t have a traditional “spring.” Well, we don’t really have any winter, which makes it harder to...

“Dear Jesus, help me to grow in the virtues of mercy and trust. Amen.” Little did I know that such...

Three weeks ago, life felt normal. We went to work and school. We were in usual routines of running errands,...

We're often asked whether we are introverted or extroverted. Well, being quarantined at home all for several days has confirmed...

To the other saints, the Lord seems to have given grace to help us in some of our necessities. But...

Small groups are a wonderful way to build community and connect with other women in your area. Many of you...

My nightstand was cluttered with pre-natal vitamins, anti-nausea medication, and five positive pregnancy tests—all little reminders of the small life...

Far too many times, I’ve let Sundays be my catch-all days. My “I didn’t have time to get this done...

I recently got a Netflix account. I know, it’s been around a while. But I have been trying to avoid...

My friend told me he is gay. I love him dearly but he wants me to celebrate him coming out....

I am not feeling particularly good at this "fostering faith" thing right now. I thought I was. But, in our...

As I’m writing this, I am 34 weeks pregnant. My to-do list feels a mile long, filled with tasks varying...

“Let go of the life you imagined for the life God has ready for you.” How many times have you...

It had been a “bleak midwinter” in West Michigan, to say the least. I did not experience the normal delight...

Valley of Our Lady Monastery is a community of Cistercian nuns who live a life of contemplative prayer according to...

It was the first full week of January. My children were back in school, and life was slowly returning to...

The Works of Mercy are charitable actions by which we come to the aid of our neighbor in his spiritual...