When prayer becomes a lullaby: The lesson of the Assumption
I’ve heard it said a million times that I shouldn’t worry about falling asleep during prayer. Even St. Thérèse of…
Regulated by the rhythm of his heart
I never understood the devotion to the Sacred Heart. I could understand a devotion to a saint; throughout my life…
Finding myself in the cross of Christ
Socializing has never been difficult for my sanguine soul. Whether it’s a heart-to-heart or vibing in a large crowd, I…
We need our girlfriends: Healing from painful friendships
There are certain realities in life that are inherently and undeniably female. Things like buying your first bra or realizing…
St. Agnes taught me about love on my honeymoon
People are right when they tell you during marriage prep that the process of learning how to live with your…
Feeling the love of the Bridegroom in an unexpected way
As we sat down for Sunday lunch, I could tell he had something to say to me. My fiancé is…
What I learned about God’s love while making homemade mayo
I love mayo. Spicy mayo, plain mayo, mixed with ketchup. Drip your fries in it, spread it on a hamburger…
‘I can’t make you love me’
I said I’d never be that girl, yet I became that girl: your classic young adult Catholic woman who fell…
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…
Beauty was my light in the darkness
The past several years have not been void of darkness. Pandemics, political turmoil, economic wars, actual wars, isolation, depression —…