Calm + Constant
Slow me down, Lord. Ease the pounding of my heart by the quieting of my mind. Steady my hurried pace with a vision of the eternal reach of time. Give...
Weekly Wallpaper // 148
Then come, follow me. // Mark 10:21 This week's beautiful wallpapers are from Erica of Be a Heart as our SO important reminder of who to follow. Remember, you get...
The Art of Being Present: 5 Lessons from the Eucharist
Do you know what I love most about the Catholic Church? Christ’s Real Presence in the Eucharist. I’m amazed at the theological awesomeness and extraordinary miraculous nature of the Eucharist....
10 Scripture Verses to Lean on During Times of Scandal
When the painful news about the Catholic clergy abuse crisis broke this summer, I experienced a lot of emotions, especially anger, sadness, frustration, and pain. Our Church has been deeply...
Fall in Love with Catholic Books this Autumn (Plus Ideas for Kids!)
Autumn is one of my favorite seasons. I welcome its familiar comforts: rustic colors, crunching leaves, savory soups, and cozy layers. The season of autumn also signals a fresh start,...
Weekly Wallpaper // 147
The two shall become one flesh. // Mark 10:8 This week's beautiful wallpaper is from Joe of PAL Campaign. He explains the design, "The chief artistic direction behind this was...
Rose + Face
My dearest Mother Mary, behold me, your child, in prayer at your feet. Accept this Holy Rosary, which I offer you in accordance with your requests at Fatima, as a...
How to Cultivate the Practice of Praying the Rosary Daily
Let’s get one thing straight right off the bat: I am far from perfect at praying the Rosary daily. I put my worldly obligations and my messy kitchen and Instagram...
St. Francis of Assisi and the God of Creation
Today marks the much-celebrated feast of St. Francis of Assisi. Without him, our churches would be void of Crèches at Christmastime and our animal companions would go unblessed (for starters)....
Weekly Wallpaper // 146
Whoever causes one of these little ones who believe [in me] to sin, it would be better for him if a great millstone were put around his neck and he...
Angel of God, My Guardian Dear
I remember a print that hung in my family’s kitchen when I was a little girl. You know the one. A little boy and little girl are happily traversing a...
Story of a Soul
Last winter I was in a rough spot. I felt broken in my life and my relationships, and that if I couldn’t do something “world changing” then I wasn’t living...
