How to find joy in Easter when you feel forgotten by Jesus
It’s Easter. But maybe it doesn’t feel like Easter to you. Maybe you’re still in your own Gethsemane, weeping, feeling…
Books on my journey from daughter to bride (Part 2)
Once I felt confident that God was calling me to marriage, and once the waiting game of “who” my husband…
Books on my journey from daughter to bride (Part 1)
During my recent move from one apartment to another in preparation for my fast-approaching wedding, I realized once again how…
An argument for adding Catholic rituals into our day
A number of months ago, I encountered an article from Aleteia titled “The Swedish secret to being happy at work.”…
Almsgiving isn’t meant to be comfortable
Let me start by saying this: I live a very comfortable life. Despite all the things I could do if…
Recognizing the potential of our own hearts this Christmas
Growing up, one of my favorite Advent and Christmas traditions was reading from “The Advent Book” with my family. It…
What is keeping you from heaven?
It was a jarring moment when I realized I didn’t love God. Or, rather, I didn’t love God as I…
A letter to my younger self: Body image
Can you look into the mirror and tell yourself you are beautiful? Not out of pride or conceit, but because…
How to grow your devotion to St. Joseph as a young Catholic woman
We are almost halfway through the year dedicated to St. Joseph, but have you been living it to the full?…
Why all women need to lean on St. Joseph
At 3:19 p.m. every day, an alarm that reads “St. Joseph, pray for us!” goes off on my phone. No…