6 resources to care for your mind, body and soul
Self-care has become a popular topic, but what does it actually mean? What does it look like in our individual lives? When you scroll on social media, you’ll quickly find…
Introducing our second daughter era: Being like Ruth
If Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour has any lasting impact for non-Swifties, it’s the marking of different seasons of life as eras. For women with parents in the baby boomer generation,…
When prayer becomes a lullaby: The lesson of the Assumption
I’ve heard it said a million times that I shouldn’t worry about falling asleep during prayer. Even St. Thérèse of Lisieux, a Doctor of the Church, and countless other saints…
Am I making an idol out of ‘crunchy’ living?
When my husband and I got married, we soon found out that we were having trouble getting pregnant. An amazing NaPro technology doctor helped me get to the bottom of…
Embracing God’s beautiful design for your cycle
The last time I checked, Christina Valenzuela’s book, “The Language of Your Body: Embracing God’s Design for Your Cycle,” was on backorder. Probably because the book includes wisdom from saints…
Physical illness brought me closer to this popular saint
Working as a Catholic communications professional kept me busy. I rarely had the opportunity to sit down and read for pleasure. For years, I had wanted to read “Diary of…
The 90-day Lenten challenge for women
With Lent nearly upon us, it’s time to start praying and discerning which practices the Holy Spirit is calling us to in this season. Some years, especially those in which…
How understanding my menstrual cycle revolutionized my prayer life
Let me paint a picture: One day you’re sitting in the chapel, eyes fixed on the Blessed Sacrament, nose deep in Scripture, experiencing consolation and peace. Then, maybe two days…
Recognizing God’s greatest gift to us
For the last six years, it has been dangerous for me to be pregnant, but my husband and I had no idea. Recently I was diagnosed with an isthmocele, also…
How to reform your life with Christ at the center
Do you believe you are worthy of living a free and fulfilled life? If you’re anything like me, you’ve likely experienced at least a season of putting off making changes…