What is an Indulgence?
The word “indulgence” always made me feel a little uncomfortable. Growing up Catholic, I knew it was something Martin Luther got upset about when he separated himself from Catholicism back...
5 Ways to Be More Like Mary
May is a wonderful month for so many reasons. Spring flowers are in full bloom, the air is fresh, and birds chirp as they happily feather their nests. It seems...
Catholic Wedding Gift Guide: Meaningful Ideas for the Happy Couple
I can hear the bells ringing already. Wedding season is upon us, sisters! If you have friends who will soon be goin’ to the chapel and if you’re looking for...
Mom Guilt and Answered Prayers
“Are you telling me you’re upset because you have more time on your hands than you know what to do with?” questioned my husband, John. Tears welled up in my...
Wake + Walk
O Lord, when I awake, and day begins, waken me to thy Presence; waken me to thine indwelling; waken me to inward sight of thee, and speech with thee, and...
Favorite Autobiographies from Athletes
I’ve always been just a bit too practical for my own good. Playing house as a kid? Nope, not happening. Dressing up? Absolutely out of the question. After all, in...
Gym Time with Jesus: Nurturing Body and Soul
She girds herself with strength; she exerts her arms with vigor. -Proverbs 31:17 Have you ever invited God to workout with you? Perhaps you’re already leading a healthy lifestyle and...
What is Marian Consecration?
As Catholics, we have an incredibly rich spiritual buffet presented to us. Holy Mother Church offers prayers, devotions, liturgies, and traditions that speak to every personality and life stage of...
5 Things Catholics Need to Know About Annulments (From a Canon Lawyer)
Annulments can be misunderstood. Even by well-formed Catholics. Believe it or not, I made it to the end of my undergraduate studies without ever having heard a comprehendible explanation of...
From Counting Shortcomings to Counting Blessings
I’ve been running around the house the last few days like a drill sergeant with a severe case of OCD. “What?!” I shriek at my lovable toddler as he tracks...
Why and How to Start a Meal Train
The arrival of a new baby. Loss of a loved one. Financial difficulty. Illness. Hospitalization. These are just a few of the situations that bring out a family’s need for...
Guard + Guide
Prayer to the Good Shepherd Lord of the 23rd Psalm, I have known death, and you have refreshed my soul. I have known fear, and you have comforted me. I...
