Essays

🕊️ 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 •

on leaving boys, feeling your feelings, and needing God's grace

Aug 29, 2024 •

What to Do if You Don't Trust God

What if all this stuff sounds great, but when it comes down to it, you’re too scared to let God in?

Aug 22, 2024

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