It is time to have grace for medical providers
Once, in my local writer’s group, I shared a fictional (but realistic) story about a speech therapist who is harassed by her (male) patient. Most of the writers in the…
What you need to know about Edith Stein and feminism
It may be hard to imagine that a Jewish girl turned teenage atheist could grow up to be a saint. But this was the story for Edith Stein, who we…
Finding real happiness in a success-driven culture
My day starts with a rescue mission. Ear splitting screams sound the alarm: the 3-year-old has absconded with his sister’s mermaid. I’m allowed half a breath before I hear it:…
Know there is holiness in a messy job well-done
Every day at 5:30 a.m., without fail, the rooster’s call woke me up, a piercing alarm against the backdrop of a delicate dawn. Quickly throwing on my ratty jeans and…
Your vocation can never become your identity. Here’s why
I loved my job as a managing editor. I loved editing articles, planning content and collaborating with team members on marketing copy. I loved my co-workers, some of whom became…
How to live your Catholic faith in a secular career
Working in the secular environment as a faithful Catholic can be hard. Sometimes it can feel as though you turn on your laptop in the morning and log off in…
My life is not over for choosing motherhood
I had barely set the pregnancy test on the counter when I saw the blue plus sign. The confirmation came with almost cruel speed. This was gut-wrenching news. It felt…
A homemaker’s — and every woman’s — secret weapon
I did not want to quit. I was holding onto my “dream job” with clenched fists, but I could sense the voice of the Holy Spirit prompting me to let…
How to get out of limbo when you don’t know what’s next in life
Just like anything in life, this isn’t going to be easy. No, I don’t have an exact formula for you or a full proof method. But I do have some…
The American Dream may not work with Catholic culture: A Latina’s perspective
As the daughter of an immigrant, I’m among the first generation in my family where the mother worked outside the home. This has become normalized in American culture, but it’s…