Wonder: How the ordinary becomes extraordinary
There is something extraordinary waiting to be discovered in every ordinary moment if only we will have eyes to see. I believe in being inspired to live each day fully…
How to nurture your domestic church
“Your home is a sanctuary.” My grandfather repeated similar words over and over again during and after his first visit to my new home with my husband. Ninety-five years old,…
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…
Five inexpensive ways to give your space a Catholic touch
Stained glass, beautiful blues and golds, intricately sculpted wood, a marble altar rail — these are just a few of the things you will see when you walk into my…
Your home is worthy of welcome. Here’s why (and how)
When I was in college, two FOCUS missionaries that lived about 10 minutes away from campus would frequently invite me into their home. They didn’t have the biggest house or…