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...
Litany of Saints for Teachers
Over the course of a career, teachers are tasked with the important job of helping thousands of individuals develop their God-given gifts with which they will (hopefully) better society and...
Litany of Saints for Students
In this day and age, education is a necessity. And as a necessity, it often causes a lot of stress and turmoil. Because of the strife, it’s sometimes hard to...
Missa Cantata on a Monday Evening
Several weeks ago, I had the opportunity to attend a Missa Cantata on a Monday evening at our local parish. The Missa Cantata, which is Latin for “sung Mass,” is...
The Rules for Discernment from Saint Ignatius of Loyola
Our lives are full of decisions. From the significant to the seemingly minor, living an intentional life means we pay attention to those decisions—being active participators rather than passive observers....
Saint Ignatius of Loyola and the Examen
We are now more than half way through 2020. In light of the many surprising ways the year has unfolded up until this point, I imagine we have all learned...
