There are certain things that I do to maintain good mental health that also have a connection to the pillars of Lent: prayer, fasting and almsgiving. I find that silence … Continued
God has been carrying me my whole life. I know this because he’s given me the strength to fight mental illness, fears, and pain. When my hope shattered during times … Continued
Movies with great storylines have a transforming effect on me. Recently, I watched a film, The Girl Who Believes in Miracles, that a colleague recommended. I didn’t expect to cry … Continued
“The Eucharist is the secret of my day,” said Pope St. John Paul II. “It gives strength and meaning to all my activities of service to the Church and to … Continued
One day I was looking for a good book to read and opened the Libby app, where you can borrow books with your library card. They have both audiobooks and … Continued
St. Teresa of Calcutta reminds us, “If you ever feel distressed during your day, call upon Our Lady, just say this simple prayer: ‘Mary, Mother of Jesus, please be a … Continued
Tzatziki sauce on fries with cheese and grilled meat filled my taste buds. Lyrical words reached my ears. A poem delivered while a painter and musicians performed in the background. … Continued
“There is purpose to your season,” writes Christian artist and podcaster Jenessa Wait. “What feels insignificant, meaningless, or really hard is actually going to become your preparation to step into … Continued
Life goes by so quickly. That’s why I want to take each moment as it comes. Enjoying each day as it unfolds. Andrea and I walked into a cute coffee … Continued
Warning: contains mention of suicideI once tried to complete a 50,000-word fictional novel in 30 days. I got halfway through and gave up. I wrote about a character who experienced … Continued