People always give many many MANY different pieces of advice to those about to enter or those already in their 20s. “Live it up when you’re young and 20,” “Your 20s are going to pass you by,” “Try a bunch…
People always give many many MANY different pieces of advice to those about to enter or those already in their 20s. “Live it up when you’re young and 20,” “Your 20s are going to pass you by,” “Try a bunch…
One of my favorite quotes comes from my favorite saint, St. Francis of Assisi: “For it is in giving that we receive.” It’s so true! When God has given me the grace to be genuinely selfless, when I joyfully and…
We hear the question sometimes: “What would you say to your 20-year old self?” As we reflect on choices, life events, and how our journeys have been shaped over the decades past, we think back on where we once predicted…
I find fearless people intriguing. While the “adrenaline junkies” who will jump off or out of anything are interesting, I’m fascinated by the type of people who are fearless in the face of evil, adversity, or grave danger. Not the…
Be who God made you to be, and you will set the world on fire.” Catherine of Siena But who am I? What if I don’t know who it is He created me to be? I know that my purpose…
Have you ever experienced a long, difficult stretch spiritually? Perhaps even now, friend? A time where you have been praying and praying and praying—perhaps for months over years—for something so near and dear to your heart, yet it feels like nothing…
Too often women’s joy is criticized and scrutinized. Why is it that women being joyful and happy are seen as annoying? Think about all the women who get excited when it’s Pumpkin Spice Latte season at Starbucks; why do people…
A year ago, while traveling for the ministry, I attended Mass at a Catholic Church in St. Johns, Florida. Launching their Annual Bishop’s Stewardship Appeal, they played a video presentation during the homily to inspire giving from the parishioners. A couple minutes…
The ladies of Little With Great Love were able to get together for their 2nd annual retreat in St. Augustine, FL. Their theme was “Lord Pour Into Us” allowing the Lord to refresh them. They were able to reconnect, refresh,…
My whole life my greatest dream was to fall in love. As a little girl I imagined meeting my handsome prince, sharing true love’s kiss, marrying, and becoming a mother. Growing up, that was the storyline I saw on tv,…
