Keeping romance aflame amidst the patter of little feet
As a mother of four, I understand the whirlwind of life with little ones. The days are long, the nights are short, and the moments of quiet are few and…
The road less traveled: A marriage of two faith traditions
I remember the evening was cool, a gift for a midsummer night in the south. Sitting on a dock by a pretty lake at dusk, I was still stunned that…
Embracing your authentic femininity as a single woman
In a world that is so confused over what it means to be a man or woman, the Catholic faith is such a gift. With the example of numerous female…
How to cultivate friendships after college
I recently graduated from college and quickly discovered that this milestone brings much to figure out. For example, what comes next? Graduate school? A job? Living arrangements — at home,…
Mistakes friends make when they know I’m still single
“Have you tried online dating?” “Maybe you need to go out more.” “Have you prayed about it?” “Do you think your expectations are too high?” “Maybe you need to surrender…
Your attachment style impacts how you experience God’s love
Our relationship with our earthly parents is the foundation for our relationship with our heavenly Father. If we want to achieve more intimacy with God, we have to understand how…
How to remove the remnants of resentment
As I entered my 20s, my mental health took a downward dive that left me in a rut. Although I wanted to climb upward and onward, I could not seem…
Introducing our second daughter era: Being like Ruth
If Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour has any lasting impact for non-Swifties, it’s the marking of different seasons of life as eras. For women with parents in the baby boomer generation,…
Dear sister: Your desire to be married is good
My first date happened when I was 28 years old. You can imagine the ways the enemy tried to rub that in my face during moments where I felt the…
Surrendering to the sacrificial call of motherhood
A few days before Easter during my senior year of high school, I sat on a creaky metal chair in the unshaded open of St. Peter’s square to attend Mass…