Healing through birth: Learning to trust in the Father’s love
“The greater and more persistent your confidence in God, the more abundantly you will receive all that you ask.” — St. Albert the Great Do you ever feel afraid to…
Finding myself in the cross of Christ
Socializing has never been difficult for my sanguine soul. Whether it’s a heart-to-heart or vibing in a large crowd, I get energy by being with people. Growing up, I was…
We need our girlfriends: Healing from painful friendships
There are certain realities in life that are inherently and undeniably female. Things like buying your first bra or realizing youʼre on your period but donʼt have any tampons. Though…
Finding Christ’s love in times of grief
I woke up one morning tired of the noise of my usual routine: wake up, crawl out of bed, turn off my alarm and press play on my favorite podcast…
Three helpful things I learned while writing a book about addiction
Addiction is a tricky subject to talk about. Unless we’re talking about a celebrity — and sometimes even then — our culture tends to keep the volume on low when…
Don’t forget what God has already done in your life
Have you ever found yourself forgetting the places where God has worked in your life — places where he answered prayers, healed you, or gave you clarity? Just a few…
4 resolutions for your liturgical New Year
My favorite Advent greeting is “Happy New Year!” The greeting is technically accurate since Advent is the start of the liturgical year. And it reminds me that this time is…
Stopping the family cycle of trauma
As a society, most people have accepted that mental health is a real need that must be addressed and maintained regularly, just like any part of the body. However, in…
Struggling as a newlywed? You’re not alone
Have you heard of the “honeymoon phase” of a relationship? The time when everything is easy, life is fun and simple, and you feel totally in love with your boyfriend…
You are worthy of healing now, not later
My husband and I had been married for almost three years when we decided that seeking out marriage counseling might be helpful for us. We were having a lot of…