Essays

Jesus, Take This Wednesday

How to Pray When Life Won’t Sit Still

Jul 9 •

Thriving in the Wild: 10 Catholic Girl Habits That Just Work

Grace-fueled. Scrappy. Surprisingly holy.

Jul 2 •

🕊️ The Speech I Didn’t Give at My Daughter’s Wedding

This past weekend, our youngest daughter, Gabby, got married.

Jun 3 •

You Don't Need Extreme Fitness to Be Worthy

I see you, mama.

May 16 •

The Bittersweet Beauty of Letting Them Grow

Fourteen years ago, my youngest son Danny drew this picture of me.

May 11 •

10 Habits of Catholic Women Who Thrive at Every Age

Why Holiness Is a Daily Choice, and How You Can Grow in It

Apr 24 •

The Best Is Yet to Come

Honest Hope for Tired Moms

Apr 11 •

Real-Life Prayer in a Real-Life Lent

I’ll admit it.

Mar 26 •

FASTING: why something that feels terrible (at first!) might be exactly what you need

thoughts for Lent 2025

Mar 8 •

Hope That Fills Empty Spaces

finding HOPE in change

Jan 15 •

Beatrice is Broody

Chickens remind us that life is simple and good

Oct 10, 2024 •

3 Benefits of Breaking Up With Instagram

and how I'm doing it

Sep 26, 2024 •

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