4 things that hold us back from total surrender to God’s will
“Have you ever heard of the Surrender Novena?” I sighed and stopped mid-step. “Only because you’re the fourth person to mention it to me this week,” I muttered. I was…
How the Surrender Novena taught me to trust
My husband and I grow anxious whenever we watch the news and learn about everything that’s going on in the world. We tell ourselves that we need to keep up-to-date,…
Stopping the family cycle of trauma
As a society, most people have accepted that mental health is a real need that must be addressed and maintained regularly, just like any part of the body. However, in…
You are worthy of healing now, not later
My husband and I had been married for almost three years when we decided that seeking out marriage counseling might be helpful for us. We were having a lot of…
Living ‘memento mori’ without falling into anxiety
Regardless of whether we have had to experience great loss in our lives, death is a reality that none of us, no matter how little we think about it, will…
Struggling with anxiety? Here are some resources that can help
Autumn can bring a lot of warmth and coziness as we anticipate holidays and the beginning of Advent. Yet it can also be a time of more busyness and haste….
Why praying the Angelus is the daily practice you need to cultivate peace
For decades, the number of people diagnosed with clinical anxiety has been rising. While we recognize on a deeper level that fearfulness is part of the human condition, our current…
An open letter to the woman struggling with anxiety during engagement
My dear sister in Christ, I want you to know that I see you, and that it is my hope, my prayer, that this letter will bring you some comfort…
The genius of my sister: St. Dymphna
This is the latest installment of the series, “The genius of my sister.” Read other articles in the series to learn more about Catholic women throughout history and how they…
Understanding the purpose of therapy as a Catholic woman
“If I just ignore everything, it will get better with time.” There have been several seasons in my story as a Catholic woman where I’ve turned to Catholic therapists for…