Nine years ago, my mother died. Just two days before that, we had celebrated her 64th birthday. Her death was imminent—the Oncologist told us that her body could not endure further Cancer treatments —as she had been on Hospice for a…
Nine years ago, my mother died. Just two days before that, we had celebrated her 64th birthday. Her death was imminent—the Oncologist told us that her body could not endure further Cancer treatments —as she had been on Hospice for a…
I am 1 in 40 million. We are the estimated number of people in the U.S. suffering from an Anxiety Disorder. By the grace of God, I am also among only about 1/3 of those receiving treatment for it. God…
“I feel completely inadequate to do this. I am empty.” Crying in a consultation room on the cardiac floor of a hospital in Austin, thus began my Confession with Fr. Francisco. As I accompanied my Dad in the fight for…
Follow your heart. Our culture is driven by this concept, which today often entails doing what is right for you, fulfilling all your desires, and hustling to make it happen. Pursuing your dreams and finding fulfillment are worthwhile endeavors, but have you…
Full of optimism, our team embarked on our first Lenten journey together just over 40 days ago. Inspired by the examples of our patronesses, Sts. Thérèse Of Lisieux and Teresa of Calcutta, we set out to make Lent a #littlekinder.…
Crosses can be found just about anywhere — a charm on a necklace, printed on a T-shirt, on the Altar, hanging on a wall. Such a commonplace “item” today for us, it may no longer convey the brutality of what…
“We live the way we pray and we pray the way we live.” Louis Evely, French Spiritual Writer Our homes reflect who we are and what is important to us. If I walked through your house for the first time,…
Seems like it was just New Year’s, and now Lent is nearly upon us. If you haven’t had time to decide what you’ll be doing for 40 days, don’t panic, we’re here to support you through your Lenten Journey. Our…
Few things make me feel alive like creating something. As a storyteller across mixed mediums – writer, artist, musician, entrepreneur – the energy of causing something new to exist is so fulfilling. Even when I felt like I’d lost my…
I’m an advocate for comfort food and breakfast, and I consider muffins both. My penchant for baking came from my Mom who had a diversified portfolio of flavorful goodies. Bran, blueberry and morning glorious muffins frequented her baking rotation. She’d…
