Grandma’s dresses: A Christmas reflection
During my conversion to the Catholic faith, I found myself in a bit of a conundrum figuring out what to wear to Mass for the first time. I ended up…
The outward signs of my heart
A couple weeks ago I was on my way to meet some sweet sisters in Christ for Sunday afternoon prayer and fellowship in the park. As I got dressed, I…
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,…
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…
On modesty: Recognizing our belovedness
“Either we must speak as we dress, or dress as we speak. Why do we profess one thing and display another? The tongue talks of chastity, but the whole body…