A Catholic Guide to Holy Week Symbols
My twin brother and I were 7 years old and at Mass with our parents during Holy Week when we noticed purple veils draped over…
Mass Appeal: How the Liturgy Speaks to Our Five Senses
My Catholic faith is a large part of who I am. However, I haven’t always been so passionate about the Church’s ancient way of worshipping.…
Mommy-Shaming and Forgiveness: What I Learned From My Children’s Playgroup
Throughout my life, I’ve relied on hard work to overcome whatever challenges came my way. So, when I became a stay-at-home mom, I stuck to…
4 Lessons Jesus Taught Me About Finding Balance
It was a typical morning drive to my kids’ school—rushed, in an effort to beat the bell. As I neared the school, I leaned on…
Why I Stopped Avoiding the Stations of the Cross
“Praying the Stations of the Cross is not for me.” Although a practicing Catholic for (mostly) my entire life, I’d always shirked the Stations of…
