Sacred Wonder: Rediscovering Scripture Through the Eyes of My Children
My 6-year-old daughter and I recently started reading chapter books together. The experience of a narrative slowly unfolding mesmerizes her. The story, “Wildsmith,” by Liz…
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Earthly Easter: Finding Resurrection in Spring’s Sacred Renewal
As April unfurls its tender green leaves and May adorns our world with blossoms, I find myself drawn to my garden like a pilgrim to…
Finding Empowerment as a Laywoman in The Church
When I relocated to the Boston area, I was fortunate to witness a moving homily from Fr. Joe, the priest at the parish I attended…
Making Space for Grace: Finding Time for Prayer at Work
Are you busy all the time but never feel accomplished? Does your busyness get in the way of your relationship with Christ? Do you feel…
You Are Loved: 6 Bible Verses for Single People
Before I became a full-time writer, I was an auditor. As part of my job, I often had to travel alone, sometimes to remote locations.…
How a Women’s Book Club Enhanced My Spiritual Life
For years, I had heard great things about Well-Read Mom, a national Catholic women’s book club — but had never had a chance to join.…
Running the Path of Faith: What I Learned From Incorporating Spirituality into My Exercise Routine
What would happen if you prayed and exercised at the same time? Admittedly, the mind-body-spirit connection is certainly not a novel idea. Balancing this trifecta…
5 Unique Nativity Characters From Around the World
We all know who was at the Nativity. Actually, let me correct that: We all know who we agree was at the Nativity. The Gospel…
’A Christmas Carol’ Conversion: What Scrooge Teaches Us About Reconciliation
Whether it’s the original novella by Charles Dickens or one of its many screen adaptations, “A Christmas Carol” is enshrined in my mind as a…
Visual Devotions: Crafting Meaningful Moments in Advent
As a child, I always looked forward to the Advent season, those four weeks of anticipation leading up to Christmas. However, it wasn’t until my…
