Dissecting Our Emotions and Looking for the Truth
In a reporting class I took in college, if a student’s article had any factual errors, the instructor automatically took 50 points off their grade. It didn’t matter how insignificant...
St. Teresa of Avila: Mystic & Reformer
A mystic and reformer. St. Teresa of Avila’s heart, mind, and soul were absorbed in all that is Divine and she longed to be with her Spouse, Christ, in Heaven....
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: Five Lessons From the Eucharist
The Real Presence of Jesus in the Eucharist teaches us how to practice the art of being present in our own lives.
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...
