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…
Living the present moment wholeheartedly: An interview with Emily Stimpson Chapman
Meet Emily Stimpson Chapman, a devoted wife, joyful mother of three and gifted author. Emily has been writing for over two decades on topics ranging from surviving the single years,…
Integrating fatherhood and career: An interview with Luke Spehar
Women are always faced with the question of whether they can be both a mother and pursue a career using the gifts God has given them. While our culture often…
The only way women can ‘have it all’
We’ve been asking the question for decades — can women have it all? Translation: Can women lead successful careers, raise strong families and feel fulfilled as individuals? Some say yes,…