Dear God, am I an imposter?
The first time I heard the phrase “imposter syndrome,” I instinctively knew what it meant. I didn’t have to search the internet. I knew what it was because for most…
It’s time to strive for order instead of balance. Here’s why
I’ve been on the hunt for the ever-elusive “balance” for most of my adult life. In college, I tried to juggle a full class load, multiple part-time jobs, and being…
What it means to live out the Great Commission
As a Catholic, you (yes, you!) are called to evangelize. Does that thought make you uncomfortable? You’re probably not alone. Unlike our Protestant brothers and sisters, we tend to consider…
You don’t need to be a religious sister to have a rule of life
Amid the chaos around and within me, there was a moment of clarity, and the clarity was this: Our life is chaotic. Staring at the cardboard boxes yet to be…
There’s never enough time, and that’s OK
After surviving a year of pandemic-infested wedding planning while teaching rotating bouts of online and in-person instruction at my high school, I believed July would be my breath of fresh…
Start your day on the right (spiritual) foot
It’s commonly held among professionals who have found worldly success that an intentional morning routine is key to achieving your goals. We’ve all heard about the high-powered individuals who wake…
Getting to the heart of why we pray
“Pray first” is the advice on the lips of most Christians when asked for help. This guidance rarely falls on ears that haven’t heard the cliché before. Yet, as necessary…
Cultivating silence in the modern world
In the Gospels we hear over and over how Jesus slipped away from the crowds and even his disciples to spend time in prayer. In the modern world, it’s hard…
The genius of my sister: St. Teresa of Avila
This is the latest installment of the series, “The genius of my sister.” Read other articles in the series to learn more about Catholic women throughout history and how they…
Why and how to keep Sundays as a day of rest
When I was in my final year of college, my boyfriend (now husband) challenged me to make Sunday a day of rest and leisure. “That means no homework,” he said….
