4 resolutions for your liturgical New Year
My favorite Advent greeting is “Happy New Year!” The greeting is technically accurate since Advent is the start of the liturgical year. And it reminds me that this time is…
Stopping the family cycle of trauma
As a society, most people have accepted that mental health is a real need that must be addressed and maintained regularly, just like any part of the body. However, in…
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…
You are worthy of healing now, not later
My husband and I had been married for almost three years when we decided that seeking out marriage counseling might be helpful for us. We were having a lot of…
When going through deep tragedy, let yourself be loved
Elizabeth Leon never saw herself as a writer. Though she frequently recorded her thoughts in personal journals, she kept them tucked safely at home, for her eyes only. But that…
How reclaiming silence brought me healing
I knew by her silence. The ultrasound tech said nothing as she moved the probe back and forth. I gazed up at the empty black and white image on the…
Struggling with anxiety? Here are some resources that can help
Autumn can bring a lot of warmth and coziness as we anticipate holidays and the beginning of Advent. Yet it can also be a time of more busyness and haste….
Healed by Christ: Finding hope after trauma
I remember teaching my best friend, Lisa, how to ride a bike at 22 years old when she was nearly a college graduate. Sister Lisa — yes, she is now…
Understanding the purpose of therapy as a Catholic woman
“If I just ignore everything, it will get better with time.” There have been several seasons in my story as a Catholic woman where I’ve turned to Catholic therapists for…
Finding healing through discernment of charisms
Earlier this year while volunteering at a Frassati Fellowship dinner, I chatted with one of the Franciscan Friars. Almost immediately after meeting me, he plainly said, “You enjoy writing, don’t…