A rising generation of new matriarchs
Hispanas/Latinas tend to be very strong women: “Mujeres Fuertes.” I have quite a few of these “alpha females” in my family. They run the show and are not to be…
An open letter to the young woman considering abortion
To the young woman considering an abortion, A mountain range of emotions is likely rising within you right now. You’re growing weary, getting lost in the valleys and peaks. Perhaps…
What Our Lady of Sorrows can teach us about the heart of women
A few months ago while tucked into a coffee shop booth with my best friend, I found myself filling her in on the sweetness and sorrow of the previous month….
Being pro-life is much more than a movement
I answered the phone to a woman requesting an abortion. Unable to offer the procedure, I instead calmly suggested she consider coming into our problem pregnancy center for a free…
Preparing even the littlest ones for their vocations
As a mom of two littles, I see daily the many responsibilities parents have for their children. Dirty diapers, half-eaten plates and lots of little toy cars often make up…
What reading with children has taught me
It can be hard to read with young kids around. Snatches of paragraphs between screams and snack times. Reading e-books from the library one-handed while the baby sleeps in my…
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 Dr. Alice von Hildebrand taught me what it means to be a woman
One night during a Lenten dinner at my childhood parish, I sat spellbound listening to a tiny white-haired woman with a German accent. She was barely visible behind the podium,…
Daily prayer: From building a habit to cultivating a relationship
In the weeks after I had my baby last June, I didn’t pray much beyond desperate pleas for sleep. It felt difficult to do anything else with my fatigue, brain…
When dependence is beautiful
As the surrounding trees lost their golden leaves, my sister-in-law swayed near the group of our family, gently rocking my infant nephew in her carrier. The rest of us warmed…