"...the transition to “L’Arche Life” was very difficult in the beginning. I was constantly agitated and would even complain at a lack of tasks to do. I was very uncomfortable with the ordinary. But as my world slowed down, I be
"When you’re one of the youngest people at Sunday or daily Mass, or when you’re a newcomer in a community, it can be easy to feel out-of-place. But don’t buy into the lie that you’re not wanted or that you don’t bel
From last week's letter, 'Stepping Out Into the Light: Finding Healing From Abuse' from Genevieve Thanh. ⁠ ⁠ To read her letter to you, click on the link in our bio. #thecatholicwoman #letterstowomen
"Both men and women are called to boldly and fiercely protect, nurture, and love others—but the way they do this differs according to who they are both biologically and spiritually." ⁠-Sr. Theresa Aletheia Noble, FSP (@pursuedbytruth)
(Photo by Brandon Hoogenboom) "The months of hidden anxiety and panic attacks came to a head one random day. That afternoon, I heard a song being mindlessly sung that talked about the horrors of a woman abused by her spouse. This suddenly trigge
"Dear Sister, for a long time, I truly believed that I was broken, even though I’ve heard over and over again that 'the Lord makes the brokenhearted whole.' It took many years to finally acknowledge my childhood trauma, and it took months
"The best advice I ever got was from a professor who said, 'Don’t worry about what you want to do with your life. Just worry about what you want to do next.' Ask yourself what you want to do next, and go for it! God knows you better than y
"In learning to give the stories and struggles of each day to Him - over and over again, as He patiently invites me to more radical trust - I have learned to better receive His love." ⁠ ⁠ Read 'Walking with Others as a Catholic Social Worke
"My biggest piece of advice to women would be to ask God for the gift to trust that you are exactly where you are meant to be.⁠ ⁠ As women, we are often under a lot of pressure to present a certain image to the world and it can be exhausting whe