Embracing your authentic femininity as a single woman
In a world that is so confused over what it means to be a man or woman, the Catholic faith is such a gift. With the example of numerous female…
Mistakes friends make when they know I’m still single
“Have you tried online dating?” “Maybe you need to go out more.” “Have you prayed about it?” “Do you think your expectations are too high?” “Maybe you need to surrender…
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…
Dear sister: Your desire to be married is good
My first date happened when I was 28 years old. You can imagine the ways the enemy tried to rub that in my face during moments where I felt the…
Waiting as an invitation to hope
Sometimes it feels like I’ve spent most of my life waiting. I’ve eagerly stared at the clock in ordinary moments: waiting in the doctor’s office, waiting for the brownies to…
Surrendering to the sacrificial call of motherhood
A few days before Easter during my senior year of high school, I sat on a creaky metal chair in the unshaded open of St. Peter’s square to attend Mass…
7 practical tips on balancing motherhood and career
As a mother of two children under two and a woman who works three part-time jobs outside the home, I’ve put a lot of thought and prayer into how to…
If you’re struggling in your vocation, look to this powerful couple
The feast of the Holy Spouses, which originated back in the 15th century and has grown in and out of favor ever since, is usually celebrated toward the end of…
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…
3 simple things I wish I had known about dating
A few weeks ago, my husband and I went to an outdoor music festival featuring some of our favorite bands. We felt like we were young and falling in love…