A rising generation of new matriarchs
Hispanas/Latinas tend to be very strong women: “Mujeres Fuertes.” I have quite a few of these “alpha females” in my family. They run the show and are not to be…
An open letter to the young woman considering abortion
To the young woman considering an abortion, A mountain range of emotions is likely rising within you right now. You’re growing weary, getting lost in the valleys and peaks. Perhaps…
You are a work in progress, and that’s OK
The world doesn’t want you to know this, but we are all a work in progress. And that’s a gift. Meet Julia Marie Hogan Werner, a therapist, author and speaker…
The American Dream may not work with Catholic culture: A Latina’s perspective
As the daughter of an immigrant, I’m among the first generation in my family where the mother worked outside the home. This has become normalized in American culture, but it’s…
Catholic Hispanic traditions made me feel at home
If you grew up like I did with a lot of Caucasian friends, particularly Irish ones, then until recently, you, too, may have grown up with St. Patrick’s Day being…
Why fiction is necessary in the spiritual journey
About seven years ago, I was invited by a small group of friends to form a book club under what was at the time a brand new organization: the Well-Read…
Discovering God’s beauty as a Latina Catholic
There are few movements in today’s mainstream climate that I agree with or like, but one of the current trends I absolutely love is seeing more diversity in the display…
A message of hope for teens and young adults struggling to find their way
Twenty-five-year-old Monet Sousa is on a mission to share the message of hope with the world. She grew up in a family culture that lived out their Catholic faith boldly…
Being pro-life is much more than a movement
I answered the phone to a woman requesting an abortion. Unable to offer the procedure, I instead calmly suggested she consider coming into our problem pregnancy center for a free…
An argument for adding Catholic rituals into our day
A number of months ago, I encountered an article from Aleteia titled “The Swedish secret to being happy at work.” As someone who has been working from home for over…