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An Antidote to Our Self-Obsessed Culture
Have you ever willingly done something extreme or difficult for the sake of building your body’s resilience? Today, people add ankle weights at the gym, wear weighted vests on walks, and even plunge into ice- cold water—all in pursuit of strength and vitality. These practices stand out because we live in a world where most […]
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I Quit Social Media
What I learned after three years away A few months ago, after years of being off of social media, I tried logging back into what I thought was my permanently deleted Instagram account. To my surprise, it was easily recovered. Suddenly, years of old memories were right there, archived and waiting. Part of me wanted […]
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On Loss and Finding Meaning in Suffering
I wrote this post on my old blog, almost ten years ago. I felt called to update it, add a bit, and share it again here today in hopes that these words will bless someone who needs to hear them. This reflection came during a season of loss that ultimately taught me to trust the […]
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Learning to Live in Seasons
Sometimes, clarity comes not through striving—but through surrender.If you’re discerning a shift in your vocation, or wondering if it’s okay to let go of something meaningful… this is a gentle invitation to breathe, to listen, and to let the Lord lead you in your season. When my fifth baby was born, I quit my job. […]
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Peace Isn’t Found in Comfort–It’s Found at Mass
The world feels chaotic. We’re inundated with information, change, anxiety, and uncertainty. If you’re searching for peace—real, lasting peace—there is a place to find it. Whether you’re Catholic, curious, or just spiritually exhausted—there is a place where Christ Himself waits for you. Go to Mass. Here’s why it matters, why it’s essential, and why now […]
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How Daily Rosary Prayer Changed My Life (And What It Taught Me)
Have you ever wanted to pray the Rosary but felt too distracted, too busy, or just not “holy” enough? That was me. For years, I struggled to connect with the Rosary. But everything changed when I committed to praying it daily. In this post, I’ll share how the Rosary transformed my prayer life—and three lessons […]
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The Sanctifying Power of Family
With five kids in tow, my husband and I have heard just about every comment imaginable about the size of our family. From “You have your hands full!” to “You do have a TV… don’t you?”—and plenty in between. (You can imagine how gracious I feel after that second one.) Wherever we go, we’re something […]
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Discovering Charisms and The Catholic Commons
A few weeks ago, I walked into a charism workshop not quite sure what to expect. I left deeply moved—challenged, affirmed, and a little in awe. I had always known God gives us gifts, but I didn’t fully grasp that He gives us supernatural charisms—ways the Holy Spirit wants to work through us, uniquely, for […]
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Five Truths About Starting Over with Grace
For a long time, I loved capturing small moments in words and photos. Reflecting in written words on the quiet, ordinary, and sanctifying moments in life has always been a sort of prayer to me. I mostly did this on social media (Instagram), but when that began to disrupt those daily moments of life, I […]
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