Grief is complex. It cannot be taught; it is learned only by experience. People dedicate themselves to the study of grief. Occurring across different stages, every individual navigates the grief experience in their own way and in their own time.…
Grief is complex. It cannot be taught; it is learned only by experience. People dedicate themselves to the study of grief. Occurring across different stages, every individual navigates the grief experience in their own way and in their own time.…
I was praying about a few things this week and felt as though God was asking me, “Why are you in a deficit mindset?” My prayers included petitions about things I want fixed or soothed, asking for things that haven’t…
Many things have been canceled, postponed, or reimagined in the past six months of this pandemic. I’m sure that you missed either a vacation, special event, community life in your church, or some other good things for your soul. While…
When we retreat from the noise of the world in silence, we gain a new perspective in the world.” Cardinal Sarah When we think of silence, our first response is not a positive one. We think about being asked…
The heart of all worship is sacrifice.” Pope Benedict XVI This is my second attempt to write this post. Because, let’s be honest, fasting is hard. I sought to write about the self-denial practice before, with the plan of reflecting…
Love each other deeply, because love covers a multitude of sins.” 1 Peter 4:8 I have often pondered heaven. This place of eternal peace. Being in communion with the saints. Eternally in the presence of God. A state of tremendous…
Trust. I’ve been blessed to have been surrounded with the message of mercy and trust for most of my life. I’ve always had such a love for the image of Divine Mercy. At the age of 16, I helped my…
Do you ever find yourself overwhelmed by the clutter at home and constant stuff that seems to occupy your personal spaces? I know I do. Excessive paperclips. Coins from other countries. Trinkets. Bags. Books. Dishes. Clothes. Toiletries. Candles. Mementos. An endless accumulation…
In the spring of 2000, I had just graduated from college and taken my first job. The work was straightforward but not rewarding, and the rather ordinary tasks left me unfulfilled as I figured out what would happen next. My…
I can’t believe that today is our 20th wedding anniversary. In honor of the beautiful gift God gave us in each other, a few weeks ago, my husband Trent and I shared a Catholic Family Uncorked podcast called, “12 Keys to…
