10 Scripture Verses to Lean on During Times of Scandal
When the painful news about the Catholic clergy abuse crisis broke this summer, I experienced a lot of emotions, especially anger, sadness, frustration, and pain. Our Church has been deeply...
How to Cultivate the Practice of Praying the Rosary Daily
Let’s get one thing straight right off the bat: I am far from perfect at praying the Rosary daily. I put my worldly obligations and my messy kitchen and Instagram...
How to Find a Spiritual Director
I’m a member of a large Blessed is She regional Facebook group. Questions related to spiritual direction often arise there. Women ask about how to find a director, seek recommendations...
Seasons of Loneliness
I recently returned from four months abroad in the incredible city of Galway, Ireland. Although I had a great semester of fun adventures and friendships, I experienced a new road...
How to Foster Your Relationship with Christ at a Secular College
Growing up, I had an incredible community of Catholic friends. I was never challenged or persecuted for my beliefs. I was able to build a strong foundation for my faith...
3 Ways to Pray with Your Boyfriend, Fiancé, or Husband
For where two or three are gathered in my name, there am I in the midst of them. -Matthew 18:20 We are all called to take time out of our...
Failing with Grace, Over and Over
Our two-and-a-half-year-old son Oscar can’t walk. He can’t talk. He has intractable epilepsy, a slippery demon that rears its head again and again. Often just when we think we finally...
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....
