What holy friendships really depend on
Before becoming Catholic, I was in talk therapy. The therapist gave me plenty of information about setting boundaries with others without telling me how to carry this out in a…
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…
This is why I’m still Catholic
“Consider it all joy, my brothers, when you encounter various trials, for you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. And let perseverance be perfect, so that you…
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…
What I got wrong about prayer
I didn’t know what to expect when I picked up Father Jacques Philippe’s treatise on mental prayer, “Time for God.” I just knew that I felt a need to pray…
Why God sometimes invites us to wait
Before I graduated college, I waited and wondered what God would call me to do once I had my degrees. In his time, I said “yes” to a year of…
From fasting to feasting: Are you doing it right?
When it comes to Lent, Catholics are professionals. From ashes on our foreheads to Lenten sacrifices, we know what’s expected and how to enter in. But when Lent is over…
7 everyday tips for making prayer a priority
It’s easy (and understandable) to have a desire for daily prayer only to be discouraged by the challenges that come with making space in our busy day for time to…
Becoming saints in the everyday
As Christians, our whole life’s purpose is to become a saint. When I think of the saints, I recall so many incredible women whose stories of heroism and accomplishment inspire…
Virtue in hospitality
LIFE GOAL: Fearless Hosting … A Dinner Party for Your Nearest and Dearest. I want to inspire my generation to reclaim the welcoming, generous warmth of our grandmothers, mothers and…
