How sharing in the Body of Christ can lighten your sufferings
Have you ever found yourself before the Blessed Sacrament feeling like nobody but Jesus could understand what you were going through or be able to offer any useful assistance? American…
Expanding our definition of fruitfulness, no matter our vocation
“When our own spiritual lives bear fruit, we become filled with joy, which is the clearest sign of faith’s grandeur.” The above quote is one of my favorite lines from…
Making room for mercy in friendships
As Catholic Christians, we are familiar with the Lord’s command to love our enemies and pray for those who persecute us. While it might not be easy, we can easily…
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…
What I’ve learned from my family’s decision to become FOCUS missionaries
Last spring, I asked my husband if he had, once again, considered the call to full-time mission life. He smiled and reminded me that he had just received a promotion…
Stories to read around the fireplace this holiday season
There are many traditions in the Advent and Christmas season that my husband and I have together and that we love sharing with our two young daughters. Some are from…
Lessons from trying (and failing) to live on the poverty line
I’ve always considered myself a frugal person, so at the end of 2020 when I went over our family’s bloated finances, I was shocked, not only by how much we…
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…
What I learned from my local Buy Nothing Group
In 2019, my husband and I bought our first home. We were excited to get to know our neighbors and put down roots in a community. But by the time…
I’ll see you in the Eucharist
“With all the strength of my soul I urge you young people to approach the Communion table as often as you can. Feed on this bread of angels whence you…