Life Is Fragile, Mother's Love Is Fierce
In recent weeks, three friends of mine, in separate yet related ways have left me awestruck at the fragility of life and resilience of a...
It Is Better to Receive
“It’s better to give than to receive.” Chances are, you’ve heard this phrase at some point since December 1st. While this popular adage...
Wholly Exhausted, Holy Exhaustion
Days so long and nights too short A trying season it has been, Demands of every moment Leave me weary and stretched thin. As my head hits...
Little Way for Our Wounded World
How my friendship with St. Therese grew, and how it might just be the balm needed for our aching world. St. Therese and I first met on...
Saint Me
Turmoil and uncertainty seem to rule 2020. I’ve wondered countless times, “What is going on?” and “What is going to happen next?” and...
Dear College Me
Dear College Me, As a 30-something whose name has changed from “Annie” to “Mommy,” I’ve been reflecting about our experience over a...
If You Find Yourself Homeschooling
To say that school-related decisions this year have been extremely difficult would be an understatement. Between in-person, on-screen,...
What Is Natural Family Planning?
HAPPY NFP AWARENESS WEEK! Perhaps you haven’t heard about this rarely-discussed method of family planning. But what if I told you there’s...
Fathers That Form Me
A dear priest friend died suddenly last night, and it’s led to a day of reflection about his impact on my life and the lives of so many...
The Piece of Cheesecake That Brought Peace in Parenting
God can use anything to reveal truth to us…even a piece of cheesecake! Let me explain. My first three children came along very quickly. ...
