Abigail C. Reimel is a devout Catholic teenager who strives every day to do God’s will more perfectly. Her call to actively fight in the pro-life battle prompted her to choose St. Joan of Arc as her Confirmation Saint, for the young female exemplified the courage and virtue that Abigail desires to cultivate. She feels that God has called her to write novels that bring His truth to others in creative, exciting ways; in the meantime she writes articles on her personal blog and on the St. Austin Review’s online “Ink Desk”. She enjoys reading, watching movies, playing the violin, spending time by the ocean, and being with her family.
After listening to a great talk issued by Lighthouse Catholic Media’s new young adult line, Truth be Told, I found myself greatly in need of an emotional chastity makeover. The talk, entitled “Why Do Women Do That?” and given by Lisa Cotter, examined the way a woman’s mind works, how men should best respond, and [...]
While writing her opinions of several C.S. Lewis books she had recently finished, a friend of mine remarked: “The more I learn, the more I want to love.” This sentence resonated with me because it reflected such an honest and beautiful desire of the soul to continue to learn more about her Divine Spouse. Here she [...]
Though I had a different post idea for this month, upon realizing that no one had reviewed The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey for IT yet I could not allow another minute to pass without correcting such a circumstance! I originally posted this review at The St. Austin Review’s Ink Desk. This does contain spoilers, so beware, and enjoy! A [...]
The more movies I watch, the more I become convinced that-while a twisting plot or surprise ending may make a film enjoyable-the characters are what can make it memorable. While it seems like every other movie coming out this year includes some sort of racy romance or erotic excitement, the plot lines and basic stories [...]
If I could, I would subtitle this “Reflections on Providence: Robinson Crusoe Style”. Robinson Crusoe is the classic tale of a reckless young man who finds himself shipwrecked and trapped on a deserted island, alone with rescued provisions, strange animals, and trouble thoughts. And though I haven’t exactly been enjoying reading it, the life lessons [...]
Catholic singles, especially the ladies, have many things they do to prepare for the day they say “I do” and begin their married lives. There’s the age-old tradition of stocking a Hope Chest, full of useful and sentimental things for a future home, or the habit of writing letters to a future husband/wife, to [...]
I was inspired to re-post this article after reading Cristina Montes’s On Spe Salvi and The Lord of the Rings. I would highly recommend that one read her article first, and then read this as a follow-up meditation. In light of the most recent presidential election, the continued shortage of jobs, money, security, and Hurricane Sandy, this country has been low [...]
From the Roman collar to the brown scapular, the Church has developed a plethora of physical signs one can sport to testify to his faith or vocation. A more recent one which- though not invented by the Church- is gaining popularity not only in various Christians circles but also in Catholic communities, is the purity [...]
The minute a child is born, his identity begins to form. As he is exposed to different things, he learns how to perceive the world. He learns what is right, what he should not do, what happiness is, and what sorrow means. He observes and then reacts. Most of all, his virgin mind absorbs the [...]
Yesterday, the Church celebrated a plethora of saintly feast days. Two of those saints were Anne and Joachim, the humble parents of Christ’s Blessed Mother. In honor of their great feast day, I would like to reflect upon the couple’s role as parents, and examine the influence of another holy couple upon a more modern-day [...]
Talk radio can be extremely depressing these days. It seems every other station has bad news to announce to the American people as Obama’s dangerous and outrageous presidency continues. Yet, despite the increasing threats to democracy, the majority of Americans seem incredibly nonchalant about the downward spiral their country is quickly taking. After listening to [...]
Warning: This post contains specific quotes and plot descriptions from the movie The Avengers. Those who have not seen the movie and still plan to may want to watch first, read later. Superheroes, villans, new gadgets, and old favorites come together in the latest record-breaking movie, The Avengers. Marvel’s top men (and woman) are made up of unique personalities and different “talents” [...]
In this culture that promotes the party lifestyle and throws morals out the window, responsibility is a word many people have forgotten. Parents have forgotten to teach it to their children, preferring to fix all of their mistakes for them; the government has decided to forgo teaching it to its citizens, instead offering anyone a share [...]
Greetings brothers and sisters in Christ! My name is Abigail C. Reimel, and I am a Catholic teenager striving to serve God in all things. Since my “bio” will soon be in the “Meet Us” section, I’d like to use this introduction to explain some things that I did not include in my brief description. [...]
Q. How do you pronounce “ignitum”? A. Well, you have some options. The Romans would have said ig-NEE-toom. In church, we’d say “in-YEE-toom.”
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