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…
5 relationships that changed when I deleted social media
At the beginning of the year I realized I needed to take a big break from social media. Digital platforms like Facebook and Instagram were places in which I learned…
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…
What is my vocation as a single woman?
As a single Catholic woman discerning her vocation, time and time again I have struggled with figuring out where I belong in the Catholic Church. Where does someone like me…
When your prayers seem unanswered, this is what it means to hope
Lately, I’ve been intellectually wrestling with the idea of hope. I want it to describe my frame of mind, but I suspect that saying “I hope ____ happens” does not…
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 happened when I started praying daily for my spouse
“Lord, please bless my marriage and my mate.” I laughed when I first read the phrase “marriage and mate” in a Christian book on marriage, but now I use this…
Still not married: Jane Austen’s insight on singleness
Twenty-three and married … or at least dating the guy I want to marry. For how many young women is that not the hope, yet for how many is that…
The wedding planner that every Catholic bride needs
Looking for a one-stop shop for all your Catholic wedding needs? This is exactly what “The Catholic Wedding Planner” (OSV, $29.95) offers! I had the chance to talk with the…