Not Meant to Carry it Alone: Lent and the Gift of Shared Suffering
The problem with personal grief is that you can’t prepare for it. About 10 years ago, both of my parents passed away — my dad…
Personal Growth
Beyond Fasting: Embracing Lent Through Radical Service
Lent is a significant period in the Christian calendar, observed as a time of preparation leading up to Easter, the celebration of Jesus Christ’s resurrection.…
The Liturgy of the Hours: An Ancient Antidote to Loneliness
Recently, I was invited to join a group of Dominican sisters for evening prayer. I stood at the back of the small chapel near the…
Reflecting on the Annunciation: How Saying ‘Yes’ Can Make All the Difference
At its heart, the Annunciation is a celebration of one person’s openness and willingness to say “yes” in the face of the unknown. That one…
Finding God in the Silence: How I Began Practicing Contemplative Prayer
The first time I tried contemplative prayer, I lasted exactly two minutes before reaching for my phone. The silence felt uncomfortable, almost hostile. As a…
The Joy of Less: How Lenten Decluttering Can Transform Your Spiritual Life
During Lent, we often focus on giving things up — chocolate, social media, or our favorite snacks. But what if this season of sacrifice could…
Rethinking Lent: Shifting Focus From ‘Giving Up’ to ‘Giving To’
If you want to have a life-changing Lent this year, switch your focus from giving up something to giving to someone. As Catholics, we are…
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…
How Small Changes Can Lead to Lasting Transformation This Lent
As winter gives way to the first hints of spring and store shelves begin to fill with Easter eggs, many Catholics find themselves asking the…
Faith in the Modern Age: Spiritual Lessons From Bishop Fulton Sheen
On the day I was baptized into the Church in 2022, a close friend of mine gifted me a book that she thought might offer…
