My Dear Reader,
I see you.
You’re the woman who’s caught a glimpse of the beauty of the Catholic Church. You’re the woman who’s fallen in love with the Truth. You’re the woman on fire with thirst for God.
But sometimes you feel like you’re not enough. Continue reading “Take my hand”
Today’s the 24rd Sunday in Ordinary Time.
Find the Mass Readings here: 24rd Sunday in Ordinary Time, September 17, 2017 Continue reading “#mymasstakeaway 24th Sunday in ordinary time”
Today’s the 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time.
Find the Mass Readings here: 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time, September 10, 2017 Continue reading “#mymasstakeaway 23rd Sunday in ordinary time”
A modern examination of conscience. (But not too modern… we’re loyal to the teachings of the Catholic Church here!) This post contains Amazon affiliate links.
Chastity and modesty. Two virtues that are necessary for bridging the gap between the physical and the spiritual. They’re necessary for living as a fully alive, integrated human being. And they’re all about authentic love.
Chastity helps us authentically live our sexuality. It helps us know ourselves, body and soul. The Catechism says it’s both an “apprenticeship in self-mastery” and a “school of the gift of the person.”
We come to know ourselves, to order our appetites, and to be able to give ourselves to each other in perfect love. Continue reading “Unite the body and soul to live authentic sexuality”
A reflection on Sunday’s Gospel
At that time Jesus withdrew to the region of Tyre and Sidon. And behold, a Canaanite woman of that district came and called out, “Have pity on me, Lord, Son of David! My daughter is tormented by a demon.” But he did not say a word in answer to her. His disciples came and asked him, “Send her away, for she keeps calling out after us.” He said in reply, “I was sent only to the lost sheep of Israel.” But the woman came and did him homage, saying, “Lord, help me.” He said in reply, “It is not right to take the food of the children and throw it to the dogs.” She said, “Please, Lord, for even the dogs eat the scraps that fall from the table of their masters.” Then Jesus said to her in reply, “O woman, great is your faith! Let it be done for you as you wish.” And her daughter was healed from that hour. – Matthew 15:21-28
What are You trying to teach me, Jesus? Continue reading “Christlike: don’t give them leftovers”
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We are an Easter people.
And not just on Easter Sunday, but all year round, all the time.
There’s something about the Resurrection that lights up our life. That fills our souls with joy, our minds with truth, our hearts with love.
We know that the Mass makes the Paschal mystery present in a very physical, tangible way. But the entire liturgical year makes the mystery of our salvation present in every moment.
It reminds us that Jesus’ Passover Sacrifice “reaches across and underlies all history.” Continue reading “The beauty of the liturgical year {giveaway}”
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Holiness isn’t only for the chosen few. Prayer isn’t only for Mass. Religion isn’t only for church.
When we strive to live out our faith, we’re doing more than being part of a club. It’s about more than rules and rituals and a weekly meeting.
It’s about relationship.
Primarily, our relationship with God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. And our relationship with the other members in the Mystical Body of Christ. Continue reading “Daily call to holiness {giveaway}”
A modern examination of conscience. (But not too modern… we’re loyal to the teachings of the Catholic Church here!)
When we talk about virtues, we sometimes try to put them into practice in a restrictive sense:
Even the 10 commandments guide us with “thou shalt not”s.
And that’s a good thing. We need to have healthy boundaries in our lives and avoid things that would harm us physically and spiritually.
But this month’s virtue breaks the mold. Fortitude calls us to action. Fortitude tells us “thou shalt.” Continue reading “Have courage to do right”
My husband Chad and I share our story as an NFP teaching couple.
Chad and I met in college. Just a couple of nerds studying math together.
We began dating in September 2007. Around Christmas time that year, Chad took me aside and told me he’d decided to join the Catholic Church.
I was so excited! This was a huge moment for me. Continue reading “NFP Week 2017”
I’m a coward.
I read the lives of the saints and pray, “Lord, don’t let that be me.”
They met Jesus and Mary face-to-face in visions. They have amazing gifts like prophecy and heroic virtue. Some even bi-locate. I’ll admit, I’m jealous of all the cool things that happened to them.
But to whom much is given, much is required. Continue reading “Sainthood is for sinners”
