Leading with a heart like Mary’s
Every life is filled with joy (hopefully!) and sorrow. As the mother of Jesus, Mary’s life was no exception to this rule. It was also an example of how to…
A future and a hope: Trusting God while job searching
During a difficult job transition a few years ago, I had to be proactive while also trusting God. At first, it seemed like a paradox. I’m an overachiever, so I’m…
7 practical tips on balancing motherhood and career
As a mother of two children under two and a woman who works three part-time jobs outside the home, I’ve put a lot of thought and prayer into how to…
Diligence: Living virtuously in a work-obsessed world
In a world that insists on defining things by extremes, it can be challenging to identify the true balance we call virtue. Virtue is defined by the Catechism of the…
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…