Our societies circumstances— the 2016 Presidential Election being only one of them— has left many communities and families feeling unwanted, unloved and sometimes beyond redemption.
Read MoreI love watching the sunrise. I remember how I would walk out to the campus on my way to Daily Mass and see the sun rising up in the east.
Read MoreHave you ever looked at the stump of a tree? They are utterly lifeless, and kind of sad. When the tree is first cut down, the stump serves as a kind of shock.
Read MoreBack when I was in college, I wrote an essay on the name of God for my philosophy class, using Thomas Aquinas’s Summa Contra Gentiles as my main source.
Read MoreOh Highest Wisdom Come!
Read MoreI love watching trailers to movies. The purpose of a movie trailer is to give the audience a sneak preview of things to come.
Read MoreOne of my favorite movies to watch during the Advent and Christmas season is The Nativity Story.
Read MoreAsk anyone in my family to describe me and I bet the word “quiet” wouldn’t pop up, except as a joke. I’ve always been loud, freely shared my thoughts and opinions, and been quick to complain to others if I feel I’ve been wronged.
Read MoreGrowing up, I had to make sure that EVERYTHING was even and equal if my sister and I were both given something.
Read MoreIn praying recently through my normal levels of anxiety, and bemoaning God why He hadn’t healed me of this cross yet, I realized something.
Read MoreThe story of Samuel has always intrigued me, even as a child in Sunday school.
Read MoreWhen I reflect upon this story, I often think of the cute, animated movies that I’ve seen regarding Moses. He’s chubby, smiling, and wrapped up ina sparkling, white blanket.
Read MoreThe story of Joseph is a familiar one to me, as a cradle Catholic. It’s a long narrative about a beloved son with jealous brothers.
Read MoreDo you ever feel like you’re not good enough, or that you have to pretend to be someone you’re not in order to get ahead or feel holy?
Read MoreOh that we would ALL have the faith and obedience that Abraham has!
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