Seeking beauty as the important work of the evangelist
“Give yourself the gift of one beautiful thing, daily,” I remember hearing this advice in a radio interview years ago. It doesn’t matter if it’s a bouquet you pick on…
Beyond the screen: Breaking free from the scrolling syndrome
“It is funny how mortals always picture us as putting things into their minds: in reality, our best work is done by keeping things out.” ― C.S. Lewis, “The Screwtape…
Finding real happiness in a success-driven culture
My day starts with a rescue mission. Ear splitting screams sound the alarm: the 3-year-old has absconded with his sister’s mermaid. I’m allowed half a breath before I hear it:…
The remarkably simple truth of honoring the dignity of those around you
My friend Claire and I (Megan) come from two different sides of the Catholic political world, and anytime we’re together, we almost certainly talk about Catholic social teaching (I promise,…
Uncovering the hidden blessings of the melancholic
There is a popular book, written by Art and Laraine Bennett, that every Catholic should read. In “The Temperament God Gave You,” the authors identify four human temperaments that have…
To the woman sick and tired of NFP, here is a new perspective
To the woman who feels like her body is broken, I see you. To the woman who feels like her body has betrayed her, you are not alone. To the…
Know there is holiness in a messy job well-done
Every day at 5:30 a.m., without fail, the rooster’s call woke me up, a piercing alarm against the backdrop of a delicate dawn. Quickly throwing on my ratty jeans and…
What I learned from traveling to the Holy Land
Recently, I was blessed to travel with my church in Chicago to the Holy Land. We traveled to Bethlehem, Galilee and Jerusalem, and walked in the footsteps of Bible accounts…
The popular book group that invites women to read the classics
Maybe you’re a book nerd, or maybe you struggle to finish any book you pick up. Or maybe you fall into either camp but simply feel that you don’t have…
My incredible pilgrimage on the Appalachian Trail
The peak still loomed far above, but with trekking poles tucked under my arm and eyes glued to the top right corner of my phone, I hardly noticed the steady…