When you see holiness in a life well lived
Five years ago, on the eve of the feast of the Assumption, my grandfather passed from this life. A fresh college graduate, I had spent the previous few months living…
How St. Joseph taught me to be delighted in my quietness
Just six months ago, I had the privilege of being a first-time published illustrator. At the beginning of 2022, my best friend decided to publish a poetry book appealing toward…
Keep your eyes on the Master’s hands
“Keep your eyes on the Master’s hands.” A priest offered this advice to my husband and me during his homily on our wedding day. He encouraged us to take the…
If worry keeps you up at night, confession is helpful
Let’s be honest: Confession is absolutely terrifying. At least, that’s what I used to tell myself. And, since moving to France, the thought of going to confession in French for…
One year of grace: What god can undo with a willing heart
The liturgical calendar from Lent to Lent will forever remind me of my year of grace — the year my husband and I fully came to the Lord. This past…
The powerful prayer that works too well
I’d only been praying the Litany of Humility for a week or so when I realized this particular prayer needed to come with a warning label. I’d forgotten how challenging…
How one handsome Marine led me to the Catholic faith
I was raised in a God-fearing home, and this story is not meant to criticize any other faith. I realize that my father’s antipathy toward the Catholic faith was rooted…
How to live for heaven here and now
Several years ago, I climbed the tower of the Blarney Castle to kiss the Blarney stone. Though I could have survived without the experience, as I am not a fan…
Why God is better than Google at giving direction
I can’t remember a time when I wasn’t able to use the internet in one way or another. Growing up, almost everyone I knew had a PC, then a laptop…
Distracted during prayer? Here are 5 tips to help you focus
On an average college day, I was in my dorm room praying a Rosary with a few friends when I realized my mind had been wandering for the entire first…