How to cultivate friendships after college
I recently graduated from college and quickly discovered that this milestone brings much to figure out. For example, what comes next? Graduate school? A job? Living arrangements — at home,…
Loving the poor doesn’t have to be complicated
This article is part of a series diving into Catholic social teaching and how it applies to our everyday lives. For ease of reading, the authors will use first person…
How to evangelize when you feel like a massive hypocrite
“Oh, I just love how inclusive you are!” It felt like a punch to the gut. It was Christmas and I had been given a chance to say something about…
What your responsibility to neighbor actually looks like
This article is part of a series diving into Catholic social teaching and how it applies to our everyday lives. For ease of reading, the authors will use first person…
The unexpected friendships I found online
When I moved to Indiana for my job, I was blessed overnight with a Catholic community. The evening I finished moving into my apartment, a fellow coworker (who had also…
Why participating in community looks a lot like family life
This article is part of a series diving into Catholic social teaching and how it applies to our everyday lives. For ease of reading, the authors will use first person…
What I learned about God’s love while making homemade mayo
I love mayo. Spicy mayo, plain mayo, mixed with ketchup. Drip your fries in it, spread it on a hamburger bun, heck I’ll eat it by the spoonful. Call me…
The remarkably simple truth of honoring the dignity of those around you
This article is part of a series diving into Catholic social teaching and how it applies to our everyday lives. For ease of reading, the authors will use first person…
How can we build supportive friendships when it feels so hard?
A few weeks ago, I (Dixie) was deep in thought about how extended family networks affect support structures for nuclear families. After writing an article discussing the issue, I was…
The raw reality of authentic hospitality
There is a new push to reclaim Gospel hospitality and welcome people into our homes. From simple meals to small group discussions, inviting people into our lives (in any capacity)…