How God taught me to thank him in advance for my vocation
The last two years of my life have been a whirlwind of change! Yet with gratitude I recognize these years as the best time of my life. I went from…
The surprising joy of consecrated virginity
Smiling. Unborn babies have been caught on ultrasounds doing it, your 90-year-old grandmother does it when she wins a game of bingo, and you (hopefully) do it every day. The…
Fertility is a call to both life and loss
“Heartbreak prepares you for motherhood.” My mentor said something like this to me as I was coming to terms with the end of a relationship. I do not remember her…
Making the most of your single years
Being single can be a heavy cross to bear, especially when many of your friends are married and have children. For me, I’m at the point in life where women…
My life is not over for choosing motherhood
I had barely set the pregnancy test on the counter when I saw the blue plus sign. The confirmation came with almost cruel speed. This was gut-wrenching news. It felt…
From the heart of a woman, a letter to priests
To the many beloved priests and seminarians, Has anyone told you “thank you” lately? Asked how you were doing? Expressed how much your priesthood meant to them? Said more after…
Struggling as a newlywed? You’re not alone
Have you heard of the “honeymoon phase” of a relationship? The time when everything is easy, life is fun and simple, and you feel totally in love with your boyfriend…
5 relationships that changed when I deleted social media
At the beginning of the year I realized I needed to take a big break from social media. Digital platforms like Facebook and Instagram were places in which I learned…
4 important discussions to have with your partner before marriage
When I met the man who would become my husband, we quickly became the best of friends. It felt like the most natural thing in the world. Though we felt…
What is my vocation as a single woman?
As a single Catholic woman discerning her vocation, time and time again I have struggled with figuring out where I belong in the Catholic Church. Where does someone like me…