Food as Ministry
Have you ever found yourself standing in the light of the refrigerator in the middle of the night, postpartum body and emotions at extreme levels, crying into a delicious dessert...
Pentecost and the Mother of the Church
The past two years, I’ve prepared my 8th grade students for the Sacrament of Confirmation. Our diocese always schedules this as close to Pentecost as possible. Working with my students,...
The Healing Power of God Through Animated Movie Music
As a young mother of two little girls, we watch a lot of animated shows and movies. Even before I had children, I was an avid Disney fan. I could...
What The Office Taught Me About the Beauty of Ordinary Life
I love NBC’s hit television series The Office. I converted all my family and friends into fans and quotes from the characters are part of my daily conversations. My high...
4 Things I Learned About Faith as a College Student
What do you think about when you hear the words “American college culture"? If you are anything like me as a high school student, this phrase brings to mind two...
Beneath the Veil: How Unusual Practice Become Beloved Prayer
It’s my favorite way to begin prayer now. In Mass or before a crucifix at home, I kneel and lightly drape an ivory lace veil on my head. It’s an...
Mother + Child
Mother, Your voice learning to soothe Your new child Was the first home-sound We hear before we could see. Your young eyes Gazing on us Was the first mirror Where...
Saints Who Were Moms
We believe in the communion of all the faithful of Christ, those who are pilgrims on earth, the dead who are being purified, and the blessed in heaven, all together...
Longing for Motherhood
I sat in the pew, clenching my husband’s hand and biting my lip to numb the pain and fight back the tears. All the mothers stood to receive a special...
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...
The Ninth Hour Book Review
Disclaimer: This review contains a few mild spoilers! For those familiar with the writings and works of Flannery O’Connor, the grotesque and the gruesome are not uncommon. As a famed...
5 Ways to Sustain Friendship Through Life Changes
A number of years ago, a friend of mine shared with me that I had previously stood her up. We made a plan to meet for coffee and I, in...
