Why God sometimes invites us to wait
Before I graduated college, I waited and wondered what God would call me to do once I had my degrees. In his time, I said “yes” to a year of…
A devotion for each day of the week
Busy lives mean we often forget what day of the week it is. In periods of routine living, a Monday can look a lot like a Thursday. But one tradition…
The Rosary – sweet fragrance of prayer
“Following one’s vocation means waging a continuous battle because the devil will make every effort to ruin vocations. Thus, the Rosary is a great means of victory” (Blessed James Alberione)….
The genius of my sister: St. Catherine of Siena
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…
Do you trust in my mercy?
As the pandemic continues, we may wonder if there are still instances of Divine Mercy today. At many parishes, the number of faithful who are allowed to attend Mass is…
The hidden blessing of an empty Easter
Emptiness is usually not a positive thing. It often means that something is missing. Take, for instance, something as small as your favorite snack in the kitchen pantry. I for…
The genius of my sister — St. Edith Stein
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…
7 everyday tips for making prayer a priority
It’s easy (and understandable) to have a desire for daily prayer only to be discouraged by the challenges that come with making space in our busy day for time to…
Why all women need to lean on St. Joseph
At 3:19 p.m. every day, an alarm that reads “St. Joseph, pray for us!” goes off on my phone. No matter what I’m doing, I take a moment to pause…
Meeting Christ in the desert: A reflection on intimacy amid loneliness
The first time I saw a desert, I was absolutely captivated by its beauty. In my head, I had built it up to be a wasteland, and I expected it…
