It is very appropriate, I think, that I received my diagnosis of wheat and milk allergies during Lent, three years ago. After all, I was
In reaction to the increasing physical immorality spreading through society today, and in an attempt to counter the message constantly being sold through advertising, movies,
Catholicism has been around for some 2,000 odd years, and over the course of that time has encountered many varieties of saints, sinners, spiritualities and
Last week I spent some time in south Florida. To relax and unwind I disconnected from my material world and meandered on the beach.
“And hearing this, Jesus said to them, ‘It is not those who are healthy who need a physician, but those who are sick; I did
Arriving home from grocery shopping one afternoon, I sensed an imminent meltdown from my 9 month old son. He was overtired and still upset that
Often times Catholics are called pagans and idol worshipers for depicting Christ, expressing Him in religious art, and expressing Him in statues. This is true
The shiftiness of college years does not always create the best circumstances for keeping New Year’s Resolutions. Though I hardly ever pass up an opportunity
This time of year is usually filled with traditions: both family traditions and liturgical traditions, which shape our experience of Christmas. Traditions serve a great
I think most Catholics in the world would love to grow in their relationship with Jesus. People have a genuine desire to grow in holiness,
I’ll be honest, more often than not when I pass a homeless person or someone begging on the side of the road I give them
$30,000. 3 days. We had 3 days to raise $30,000, and I had no idea how we would pull it off. It was my senior
When it comes to revising old hymn texts, I am typically a curmudgeon. I find excision as it is usually practiced a patronizing exercise in
The first time I went to Europe came about when my essay was chosen to receive a mostly paid pilgrimage to Assisi and Rome. $800
I have been living in fear. I have been fearful that God will take away the things I love – my children, my husband, family
If studying the saints has taught me anything, it is that there are many ways to travel the narrow road to Heaven. While some lived
Summer happens to be not a particularly favorite season of mine. As a very fair skinned person, summer is a constant reminder of my need
Have you ever met someone who just seems to radiate Christ with every fiber of his or her being; where you can just see their love
It’s a very long story, but suffice it to say, my husband and I are planning to bring home a dog at the end of
The human body is an amazing and very fascinating creation. Each organ has its purpose. Every fiber works toward a succinct system, or group of
How do you judge good music? What are your standards? When do you know that you’ve encountered an incredible song or artist? One way I
