Maybe your vocation isn’t marriage — and that’s OK
Ever since I was a little girl in pigtails, I’ve been influenced to believe happy endings involve a beautiful couple riding off into the sunset to live happily ever after….
What cancer has taught me about my baptism
Have you been born again? This was a question I received frequently from customers during my days as a Walmart cashier. I always gave a resounding, “Yes!” After all, I…
Making the most of your single years
Being single can be a heavy cross to bear, especially when many of your friends are married and have children. For me, I’m at the point in life where women…
Why women need the Eucharist, according to St. Edith Stein
“All you need is love, love, love is all you need.” Like a lot of people, I grew up listening to The Beatles. My dad is a massive fan, and…
Love your loved ones … by going to confession
I recently took my two youngest children with me to confession. It was the middle of the week, so we met with our pastor in his office. Afterward, my 4-year-old…
What St. Paul teaches us about constant conversion
“I don’t remember.” These are the words that Jesus spoke to St. Margaret Mary Alacoque when she asked him the last sin that her spiritual director, St. Claude de la…
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…
Rooting self-care in sacramental living
Over the past couple years, the topic of self-care has risen to the surface of many people’s minds, and with good reason as we’ve experienced things from elections fraught with…
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…
A Marian devotion you can start anytime
Are you still looking for a resolution for 2021? I’d like to introduce you to a devotion that you can start any month of the year, and which can have…