What the queen taught me about evangelization
Two weeks ago, we heard the news of the death of Queen Elizabeth II on the feast day of the nativity of Our Lady, the queen of heaven. As an…
What Jane Austen teaches us about virtue
We’ve all heard St. Paul’s famous verse from 1 Corinthians: “Love is patient, love is kind.” He takes care to equate love with patience because they are both virtues and…
Accepting the bodies (and limits) God gave us
During the summer months, it feels easier to pay more attention to your body. After tucking away the Bohemian sweaters and scarves, we’re left with swimsuit season, shorts and plenty…
Lord, where is your abundance?
One of the best things about reading the Acts of the Apostles is that it feels relatable — especially when life takes our quaint little idols of comfort, independence and…
You are a work in progress, and that’s OK
The world doesn’t want you to know this, but we are all a work in progress. And that’s a gift. Meet Julia Marie Hogan Werner, a therapist, author and speaker…
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…
A message of hope for teens and young adults struggling to find their way
Twenty-five-year-old Monet Sousa is on a mission to share the message of hope with the world. She grew up in a family culture that lived out their Catholic faith boldly…
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…
In pursuit of moderation
As we neared the end of Lent, my mind was haunted by something a priest had said at the beginning of the liturgical season: “You should spend some time thinking…
Fasting: Uniting our bodies and hearts to Christ in our daily lives
If I’m being honest, when I think about fasting, I’m probably more likely to think in terms of dieting rather than spiritual discipline. It wasn’t until I tried to implement…