Dear God, am I an imposter?
The first time I heard the phrase “imposter syndrome,” I instinctively knew what it meant. I didn’t have to search the internet. I knew what it was because for most…
Living the present moment wholeheartedly: An interview with Emily Stimpson Chapman
Meet Emily Stimpson Chapman, a devoted wife, joyful mother of three and gifted author. Emily has been writing for over two decades on topics ranging from surviving the single years,…
Your desires are bigger than your fears
When we moved into our house, my husband and I found an old raised garden bed falling apart in our backyard. We waited for the spring to see what would…
The genius of my sister: St. Kateri Tekakwitha
This is the latest installment of the series, “The genius of my sister.” Read other articles in the series to learn more about Catholic women throughout history and how they…
How I’m learning to bring even my smallest burdens to God
I am not always great at moving slowly. When my to-do list goes from manageable to overwhelming, I feel pressure to pick up my already-brisk pace. I go from easy-going…
It’s time to strive for order instead of balance. Here’s why
I’ve been on the hunt for the ever-elusive “balance” for most of my adult life. In college, I tried to juggle a full class load, multiple part-time jobs, and being…
My God is still the same
I recently heard a song on the radio by the Christian band Sanctus Real. The words of the refrain had this to say regarding God’s identity: “When did he break…
What it means to live out the Great Commission
As a Catholic, you (yes, you!) are called to evangelize. Does that thought make you uncomfortable? You’re probably not alone. Unlike our Protestant brothers and sisters, we tend to consider…
Mother Teresa: A woman belonging to the whole world
Love for all. This is exactly what the Missionaries of Charity bring to the world. In the words of St. Teresa of Calcutta: “By blood and origin I am all…
You don’t need to be a religious sister to have a rule of life
Amid the chaos around and within me, there was a moment of clarity, and the clarity was this: Our life is chaotic. Staring at the cardboard boxes yet to be…
