I’ve learned by now that there are different degrees of inadequate rest, and all of these affect my life in different ways. I can go a few weeks under the high stress of a family emergency (or multiple) and recover…
I’ve learned by now that there are different degrees of inadequate rest, and all of these affect my life in different ways. I can go a few weeks under the high stress of a family emergency (or multiple) and recover…
“We needed this rain.” It’s most often a topic of conversation when the ground has been parched and the vegetable garden is starting to look a bit wilty and the meadow hasn’t been muddy in a while. And then the…
How does one give advice on rest when they’re not resting well? Because I’m not resting well. It’s a priority on Sundays, to be sure—though somehow, even on Sundays lately, I’m running late on my daily prayers, dragging myself through…
“Lord, send out your Spirit, and renew the face of the earth.” I’ll be honest. At the time of writing, I feel like I have nothing insightful or remotely intelligent to say. I’ve learned by now that these thoughts are…
When I returned to the Church, I thought of Confession as an “extra” sacrament. It was one of those things super holy Catholics did, but not really necessary and certainly not the sort of thing for me. I was wrong.…
“I am sick with love.” Song of Songs 2:5 At the start of this past Lent, Our Lord made it clear to me that we were going to be spending 40 days reflecting on and working through healing my wounds.…
“Relationship.” I remember Sr. Carol Ann, my high school religion teacher, writing that on the board in big letters. Our religion is about relationship. It’s how God reveals Himself to Adam and Eve, to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, to Moses…
My soul magnifies the Lord,and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior,for he has regarded the low estate of his handmaiden.for behold, henceforth all generations will call me blessed;for he who is mighty has done great things for me,and holy…
When my great-grandma died, I came home from college to my childhood home in a state of chaos. My beloved childhood home had been upended—some problem with the supports underneath the house, causing the kitchen to sag. Cooking was difficult.…
Happy new year, friends! With the passing of the old calendar year and the start of a new year (and editorial cycle), it’s a good time to reflect on where we’ve been. So while Advent and Christmas are past, we…
