Gazing upon the crucifix helps us grow in virtue
Almost 11 years ago during a semester abroad in Rome, some classmates and I opted for a day trip to…
Maria resides in Northern Virginia where she enjoys mountain views, admiring works of art, experimenting with new recipes and sipping tea while reading a good book. Her writings have appeared in Homiletic and Pastoral Review, Our Sunday Visitor, Catholic Exchange, The Imaginative Conservative, Dappled Things and Crisis Magazine.
Almost 11 years ago during a semester abroad in Rome, some classmates and I opted for a day trip to…
“It’s the most wonderful time of the year” I once relayed to my classes on Ash Wednesday. Not surprisingly, my…
Several years ago, I climbed the tower of the Blarney Castle to kiss the Blarney stone. Though I could have…
Occasionally when I witness a particularly breathtaking starry night, I recall the phrases from Coldplay’s song, “Yellow” — “Look at…
When life smoothly sails along and everything seems to be going according to plan, it is easy to fall into…