Your vocation is more than a uniform
Would you rather get up in the middle of the night for a crying baby or for the monastic bells? This question was posed to me in high school as…
What happened when I started dating Jesus
I sat in adoration, conflicted. I knew what the Lord wanted me to do, but as a people pleaser, it was hard to send someone “bad news.” The Lord, however,…
Learning not to compromise my faith when dating
Breaking up with someone you love deeply is a heart-wrenching experience. It feels like tearing a piece of your soul away. Yet, there are times when God calls us to…
Simple ways to walk with your friend through a breakup
About a week after I broke up with my boyfriend, I opened an Amazon package from one of my dearest friends. The package contained the book “Captivating: Unveiling the Mystery…
Mary’s ‘fiat’ was for a lifetime, not just a moment
During the Advent season, there are countless reflections on Mary’s fiat and her radical acceptance of God’s will. Mary’s grace-filled “yes” inspires many women, myself included, to wholeheartedly submit to…
When you feel you’ve lost Jesus, turn to Our Lady of Sorrows
Joyful religious sisters, brothers and priests are almost magnetic in how they draw young people to consider living lives of radical holiness. As a young girl, I felt this attraction…
How to discern when you are already in a relationship
In the Catholic world, we often talk about discernment. Discernment of vocations, careers, different life choices, etc. It’s a hot topic that can sometimes feel over-discussed, especially when it comes…
Seeking vocation: Choosing freedom over anxiety
What does God want me to do with my life? Where is he calling me? Will I ever find my vocation? Few things cause as much anxiety for Christian young…
‘I can’t make you love me’
I said I’d never be that girl, yet I became that girl: your classic young adult Catholic woman who fell in love with a guy in her young adult group…
What a dumb phone taught me about resting in reality
About six months ago, I ditched my iPhone and bought a dumb phone, which, in the age of home internet, tablets, computers and smartwatches, honestly isn’t saying much. I still…