The lessons of the little house
You’ve heard the saying, “less is more,” but how many of us actually believe this? When we examine our dreams, how often are they dreams for bigger realities as opposed…
My grandma’s legacy of the importance of a beautiful home
My grandmother was diagnosed with cancer five times. That’s right, five. The last time was in May of 2020. A year or so before that, she moved closer to my…
Distracted during prayer? Here are 5 tips to help you focus
On an average college day, I was in my dorm room praying a Rosary with a few friends when I realized my mind had been wandering for the entire first…
Wonder: How the ordinary becomes extraordinary
There is something extraordinary waiting to be discovered in every ordinary moment if only we will have eyes to see. I believe in being inspired to live each day fully…
How to nurture your domestic church
“Your home is a sanctuary.” My grandfather repeated similar words over and over again during and after his first visit to my new home with my husband. Ninety-five years old,…
Lessons from trying (and failing) to live on the poverty line
I’ve always considered myself a frugal person, so at the end of 2020 when I went over our family’s bloated finances, I was shocked, not only by how much we…
Five inexpensive ways to give your space a Catholic touch
Stained glass, beautiful blues and golds, intricately sculpted wood, a marble altar rail — these are just a few of the things you will see when you walk into my…
Your home is worthy of welcome. Here’s why (and how)
When I was in college, two FOCUS missionaries that lived about 10 minutes away from campus would frequently invite me into their home. They didn’t have the biggest house or…