A lot of people are in shock and rightfully angry at the newest revelations of abuse within the Catholic Church and her hierarchy. The Grand Jury in Pennsylvani... Read More ...
When I was in high school—long, long ago—I had a youth pastor who warned us that the spiritual life wouldn’t always be easy. Sometimes we wouldn’t have the enth... Read More ...
When I walked out of the theater after seeing Avengers: Infinity War, my mind was reeling from the final scenes of the movie (fair warning: spoilers ahead). The... Read More ...
One day, I was reading through an article from the very talented Meg Hunter-Kilmer about a whole family-clan of saints. The writing is Meg’s characteristically ... Read More ...
“Then you will call on me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you.” – Jeremiah 29:12
Last Easter I set my hair on fire in church. It wasn’t exactly... Read More ...
Having grown up as a cradle Catholic, I’ve always had a conviction and commitment to my faith. It’s been the fundamental definition of who I am— a daughter of G... Read More ...
I’d wandered into a lonely chapel to pray, happy to find a tabernacle and some peaceful quiet. Some moments into my time before the King, a dryness in my nose w... Read More ...
“It seems like during Lent, it’s one thing after another,” she said we waited for our daughters to finish their ballet class.
“Yeah…” I murmured. I could go ... Read More ...
Prayer is time spent on and in our relationship with God. It can be conversation, contemplation, meditation, or activities offered to this end (in the same way ... Read More ...
It’s been two and a half years since a prenatal diagnosis began our medical journey. I have a list of words that make my blood turn cold: fever, infection, PICU... Read More ...
It must have been a very long day for Mary. The horror of the crucifixion the day before. The burial. And then silence. Deafening silence.
We hear no more ab... Read More ...
When I was discerning the priesthood/religious life, I spent some time with several different religious orders. The seminarians and religious brothers would wak... Read More ...
