Ways to Share Your Faith Through Your Wedding
When my husband and I were engaged, one of the first things we did was sit down to figure out which state to get married in. We finally made the...
St. Joseph the Worker Animates Our Service to Others
“Look, Mom! That lady is feeding her baby while she drives!” shouted the alarmed voice from the backseat. Confused by this outburst, I looked around to find the woman in...
How Parishes Can Support New Female Converts
At the parish I work at, one of my new responsibilities is overseeing the Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA). While there were a few learning curves, the experience...
The Magnitude of Eight: Why the Church Celebrates in Octaves
Most people are familiar with the creation story found in the first chapter of Genesis. God creates the world in an ordered fashion over the course of seven, poetically-flowing days....
On Caring for the Earth: Living Earth Day as Catholics
Happy Earth Day! Perhaps you’re wondering what this secular holiday has to do with the modern Catholic woman. A lot, in fact! The discussion about creation is not a new...
Welcome Home! Why I'm Becoming Catholic
This Saturday, at the Easter Vigil, men, women, and children across the world will be brought into the Catholic Church. People will be baptized and confirmed, they'll receive Jesus in...
Good Friday in Art
One of the gifts of Catholicism, because of the primacy of the Incarnation, is the importance of the human person. Our Faith acknowledges that we are not just spiritual beings....
Byzantine Catholic Tradition + Liturgy
You might have heard that there are various rites within the Catholic Church, but you might not be sure what exactly that means. In order to more fully understand the...
What is a Mother's Blessing?
Here’s a little baby shower game for you: let’s list the very worst things about a traditional baby shower. Ready? The relentlessly perky atmosphere? The obligation to purchase a bushel...
Celebrating National Poetry Month with the Saints
I appreciate that our nation dedicates the entire month of April to celebrating poetry. Every spring when April rolls around, I relish in reading my favorite poems, most of which...
First Reconciliation (a Poem)
An Act of Contrition With a cynical heart, I stand obediently in church, Holding my young son’s hand, In line with other adults whose hearts May or may not be...
The Significance of the Angelus
Ever hear bells ringing at your church in the morning, at noon, or in the evening, and wonder why? In a time before smart phones and fitness-tracking watches, the...
