How the Eucharist consoled my new mother’s heart
Sometime during the early months of dating my husband, I remember telling him how excited I was to be a mother one day. There was a deep ache inside of…
Sometime during the early months of dating my husband, I remember telling him how excited I was to be a mother one day. There was a deep ache inside of…
There are certain realities in life that are inherently and undeniably female. Things like buying your first bra or realizing youʼre on your period but donʼt have any tampons. Though…
Breaking up with someone you love deeply is a heart-wrenching experience. It feels like tearing a piece of your soul away. Yet, there are times when God calls us to…
The feast of the Holy Spouses, which originated back in the 15th century and has grown in and out of favor ever since, is usually celebrated toward the end of…
People are right when they tell you during marriage prep that the process of learning how to live with your spouse is challenging. I don’t mean this purely because in…
About a week after I broke up with my boyfriend, I opened an Amazon package from one of my dearest friends. The package contained the book “Captivating: Unveiling the Mystery…
“What decade are we on?” I ask, as I fumble with my beads while trying to nurse my 2-month-old. “The third,” my husband replies. I try to picture the Third…
“Where’s your husband,” she asks, as I warm my hands on one of the familiar styrofoam coffee cups that seem to be the MVP of these after-church gatherings. Our children’s…
As we sat down for Sunday lunch, I could tell he had something to say to me. My fiancé is generally more contemplative and quiet, but something felt off today….
A few weeks ago, my husband and I went to an outdoor music festival featuring some of our favorite bands. We felt like we were young and falling in love…