On Spiritual Dryness
The first time I ever experienced spiritual dryness was right after my first high school Catholic conference back in 2014 (it was a Steubenville Conference!). It was three days of...
Ways to Get Motivated (When You Haven't Been for a While)
The word "motivated" means, “having an incentive or a strong desire to do well or succeed in some pursuit.” Being a motivated woman is important. A woman of hope, a...
How to Live the Commandments When the Culture is Trying to Put Them to Death
You know the commandments. These are Jesus’ words to the rich young man who is on his knees before Jesus, asking him what he must do to inherit eternal life....
Litany of Saints for Difficult Family Situations
November is here, the holidays are fast approaching, and that means that traditional social gatherings will be taking place. The majority of us spend the holidays with our families, and...
The Heart of Worship
Rhythm is a dancer, it’s a soul companion; you can feel it everywhere. These lyrics by the famed German group Snap from decades ago immediately transport me back in time,...
Wholly Surrendered
It started as a quiet stirring in my heart, this gentle, almost imperceptible whisper from the Lord: “Come and rest with Me awhile.” I didn't understand what it meant, but...
Litany of Saints for Single People
In my former experience as a single woman within the Church, I often felt alone and misunderstood. Most articles I read and homilies I heard on the subject encouraged me...
A Treasure Trove of Prayers to Pray on Rosary Beads
The Catholic Faith is a treasure trove. A treasure trove where upon exploration, we discover that it is bottomless. The precious gems and jewels within it—Holy Mass, Sacraments, Sacred Scripture,...
Tips for Praying with Your Roommates
Roommates make up a home just as much as the brick and mortar or the cute succulent decorations of any house. We want our homes to be places of peace...
Cultivating a Merciful Heart
Then Peter approaching asked him, 'Lord, if my brother sins against me, how often must I forgive him? As many as seven times?' Jesus answered, 'I say to you, not...
College 101 Series // Time Management
Suddenly, there is no one pounding on your door or yelling at you to get up and go to school. No one to tell you to go to bed. No...
The Fresh Start Season
Way back in January, most of us were excited to begin a new year and a new decade. Typically, January means a “fresh start” and “clean slate.” It is filled...
