Maturing in Faith: Childish vs. Childlike Faith
I frequently contemplate the gift of genuine faith, and how it is the foundation of our lives. Yet, so many things yield to mold our faith. For example, different virtues...
Held Captive: St. Josephine Bakhita + Human Trafficking
In my former job, I accompanied groups of young adults to the U.S./Mexico border each year. The point of the trip was to serve as a pilgrimage to learn what...
The Greatest Showman Review (from a Catholic Perspective)
I once read somewhere, that next to silence, music is the only thing that can come close to expressing the inexpressible. This is certainly true in my life. I love...
When Did I Get to Be Middle-Aged?
It happens at odd times. I’ll look in the car mirror and discover that a few of the hairs above my ear have turned white. Or I’ll do the math...
Open + Move
I have studied many times The marble which was chiseled for me-- A boat with a furled sail at rest in a harbor. In truth it pictures not my destination...
Galentine's Day for Catholic Gals
It’s time for another one of my favorite things ever! Let’s take a current cultural trend and make it Catholic! *applause* Some of you may be familiar with the term...
Prayer Pledge 2018: Wrap Up // Night Prayer Excerpt
From the Gospel Canticle of Night Prayer (The Liturgy of the Hours) Protect us, Lord, as we stay awake; watch over us as we sleep, that awake, we may keep...
Everything You Need to Know About Catholic Bible Journaling (Tools + Resources)
You've received your Blessed Is She Bible. You've flipped through its pages and familiarized yourself with the layout. Now, you want start Bible journaling. But you've never done it before, and...
Prayer Pledge 2018: Wrap Up // The Angelus
The Angelus The Angel of the Lord declared to Mary: And she conceived of the Holy Spirit. Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee; blessed art thou...
Prayer Pledge 2018: Wrap Up // The Morning Offering
The Morning Offering O Jesus, through the Immaculate Heart of Mary, I offer you my prayers, works, joys, and sufferings of this day for all the intentions of your Sacred...
Becoming the Palace of God
Most of the time when I receive Jesus in a tiny white host, I wish that I could just hold Him in the palm of my hands a little bit...
Trust + Acceptance
The everlasting God has in His wisdom foreseen from eternity the cross that He now presents to you as a gift from His inmost Heart. This cross He now sends...
