The truth about engaging in politics, femininity intact
“We may witness shameless intrusion on the privacy of well-known people under the slogan: ‘Everyone is entitled to know everything.’ But this is a false slogan of a false era;…
God works out all things
How much time do we spend thinking about our problems? If it looks anything like our screen time, it’s probably way more time than we would like to admit. Think…
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 I always looked up to top athletes for inspiration, persons…
How I’m learning to sit at his feet
“You’re the hardest worker I know. I mean that.” My dad looked at me with admiration. “Yes, I know,” I nodded solemnly. I was well aware of my “excellent” work…
Drop everything and think of heaven
You’re busy. You’re being pulled in a million different directions, distracted by a million different hopes, worries and fears. Maybe your health isn’t great. Maybe your job isn’t thrilling. Maybe…
Why you should stop worrying about new technology
I’m a bit of a luddite when it comes to technology. My husband and I didn’t have home internet for the first five years of marriage, I ditched my smartphone…
Learning to lay it down and let it go
Years ago, during a specific season of anxiety and other struggles, I sought out the grace of God by going to confession. There, I told the priest the many worries…
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…
How to find peace in the chaos of family life
Life is so chock-full of upheaval, confusion and change that it can start to make us feel like oranges being squeezed for Sunday brunch. This can be downright depressing, terrifying…
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…