What Jeremiah 29:11 and Jane Austen Taught Me About Hope
Christ is our Hope, in the midst of 2020 and otherwise; through joys and sorrows—through it all. It should come as no surprise, then, that Jeremiah 29:11 is my favorite...
Poco a Poco // The Spirituality of Making the Next Best Step
Poco a poco. The spirituality of making the next best step. It's become a bit of our catch phrase. It's been the name of a CFR album, our Ascension Present's...
Our Call to Sainthood
What motivates you to serve? Do you act out of fear, appearances, and the applause of others? Or the love of God and the glory of His Kingdom? A resounding...
Prayer Hacks from One Mom to Another
Take a deep breath. (Bear with me and give it a try!) Another: in through your nose…and out through your mouth. Stretch your neck from side to side. Relax your...
College 101 Series // Roommates
I honestly don’t know how many first-year students this blog will be relevant to in 2020. Covid-19 has forced many students to Zoom from home verses zoom across the country...
Ways to Make Time for Prayer in Every Season of Life
“It sounds like prayer is something you do just so you can check a box.” Her voice was gentle, but direct. A wise friend had asked me about my prayer...
Saints + Bible Verses to Turn to When Struggling with Infertility
The intercession of the Saints is real and powerful. Throughout my struggle with secondary infertility I have found such comfort and hope in asking the Saints’ intercession. Spiritual Support During...
Seen and Loved
In 2005, as secret-sharing apps like Secret and Whisper were making headlines, Frank Warren’s project PostSecret, a digital chronicle, was raking greater heights. New York Times even called it "the...
Prayers for Surrender
For the past seven months, I have been part of a coaching group that supports me in attaining some personal health goals. Recently, the group went through a significant and...
The Spiritual Practice of Fasting (+ Its Fruits)
I hate fasting. To be completely honest, I’ve felt a little bit grateful that I’ve gotten out of the Ash Wednesday and Good Friday fasts for the last two years...
A Catholic Young Adult Bible Study for Women, Sure to Open Your Heart
After I graduated from college, I ached for community. During my time at university, I was active in Bible studies and small group settings. These fed my soul. Once I...
Spiritual Growth is Like Stepping into the Ocean
One of my favorite things to do as a mom is to watch our three children at the beach. Through the years I’ve watched the kids go from being barely...
