A daily checklist for joy-filled single years
The daily examen is a spiritual practice beneficial to all people. It enables us to prayerfully reflect on the day, see God’s presence in our lives, and determine where or…
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…
Books on my journey from daughter to bride (Part 2)
Once I felt confident that God was calling me to marriage, and once the waiting game of “who” my husband would be was mostly behind me, I needed a new…
Books on my journey from daughter to bride (Part 1)
During my recent move from one apartment to another in preparation for my fast-approaching wedding, I realized once again how many books I own. While I’ve promised Dominic, my soon-to-be-husband,…
The 54-day Rosary novena is the best cure to a painful breakup. Here’s why
During my teenage years, I was in a relationship with a handsome young guy whom I was convinced I was going to marry. I had it all planned out in…
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…
So, will you really find ‘the one’ when you stop looking?
One of my best qualities can also be my biggest hindrance in my faith life: I am extremely good at planning and organization. My Google calendar has events blocked off…
What St. Joseph is teaching me about looking for love
In his recent and popular book “Consecration to St. Joseph,” Father Donald Calloway recommends that Catholic husbands, fathers and workers hold St. Joseph as their role model for growing in…
What a pandemic taught me about marriage
“May you trust God that you are exactly where you are meant to be” (St. Thérèse of Lisieux). I have always been an intense planner. In January of 2020, when…
Contemplative dating
Relationships have never been easy, but dating in the 21st century provides its own struggles, especially for people of faith. While the culture’s narrative may be enticing, there are resources…