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…
What is my vocation as a single woman?
As a single Catholic woman discerning her vocation, time and time again I have struggled with figuring out where I belong in the Catholic Church. Where does someone like me…
Preparing even the littlest ones for their vocations
As a mom of two littles, I see daily the many responsibilities parents have for their children. Dirty diapers, half-eaten plates and lots of little toy cars often make up…
The sweet voice to listen for when in a season of discernment
My husband was putting our toddler, Andrew, to bed when I heard him cry out, “Mama!” This was one of the few times that I had heard Andrew, the youngest…
What I’ve learned from my family’s decision to become FOCUS missionaries
Last spring, I asked my husband if he had, once again, considered the call to full-time mission life. He smiled and reminded me that he had just received a promotion…
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…
Living with eyes only for the bridegroom
Each February on the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord (Feb. 2), the Church celebrates World Day of Prayer for Consecrated Life. In honor of this day of prayer,…
How Dr. Alice von Hildebrand taught me what it means to be a woman
One night during a Lenten dinner at my childhood parish, I sat spellbound listening to a tiny white-haired woman with a German accent. She was barely visible behind the podium,…
Still not married: Jane Austen’s insight on singleness
Twenty-three and married … or at least dating the guy I want to marry. For how many young women is that not the hope, yet for how many is that…
Yes, you need to go on a retreat
How long has it been since you were on a retreat? A year? Five years? Longer? Or maybe you’ve never been on a retreat and the idea of spending a…