Seeking Conversion in the Beauty of Ordinary Time
When you set a goal to eat healthily and turn to resources to help you do so, one theme you’ll see repeatedly is that the green smoothies and salads you...
Pentecost and the Mother of the Church
The past two years, I’ve prepared my 8th grade students for the Sacrament of Confirmation. Our diocese always schedules this as close to Pentecost as possible. Working with my students,...
What The Office Taught Me About the Beauty of Ordinary Life
I love NBC’s hit television series The Office. I converted all my family and friends into fans and quotes from the characters are part of my daily conversations. My high...
4 Things I Learned About Faith as a College Student
What do you think about when you hear the words “American college culture"? If you are anything like me as a high school student, this phrase brings to mind two...
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...
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...
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...
Being a Light on Your College Campus
As a Catholic college student, it is easy to be tempted to despair at times when one sees the state of their college campus. The culture of college seems to...
Grappling with Generosity
Almost every evening as I head home from work, there is a homeless veteran perched at the end of the highway exit where cars line up at a red light....
When Your Faith is Lukewarm
Many of us have had the moment, the year, or the retreat when we just felt it. Felt Him. It might have been an amazing Bible study, devout friend, retreat,...
The Annunciation: One "Yes" at a Time
The Annunciation is a marvel to me. As it should be, I suppose. You see, unlike so many women who hoot and holler with joy at the news of a...
Helping Our Daughters Be Free and Confident
Throughout the Gospels, there seems to be a growing awareness, astonishment, and even discouragement in the disciples about how difficult it is to enter the kingdom of God: When the...
