This series explores how different women strive to live up to the beatitude, “Blessed are the Pure in Heart, for they will see God”. Each woman writes from a different state in life and reflects on How she is able to seek purity of heart in her daily life.
Read MoreAs a young mother, God continuously invites me to seek out and partake in the various ways that my current state of life and vocation demand a deeper purification of my heart. This, I believe, is so that I may be and continue to become the best wife and mother to the family He has blessed me with.
Read MoreThis series explores the fullness to be had in a life that includes a career where one’s faithfulness is not limited to evenings and weekends.
Read MoreBrigitte reflects on the essential role of femininity in a male-dominated industry, work as a vocation, and setting professional boundaries all as a means of Christian maturation and wholeness.
Read MoreThis series explores the fullness to be had in a life that includes a career where one’s faithfulness is not limited to evenings and weekends.
Read More“If I had to pick one thing that my faith has done for me in my profession, it is to gift me with eyes to see the dignity in others.”
Read MoreHow have the stories of Catholic women made an impact on your life? We asked three women to tell us about stories of Catholic women that have inspired them to intentionally live out their faith.
Read MoreAnxiety and depression are broad terms that describe a variety of physiological and psychological responses. It’s normal for everyone to experience some anxiety and depression in life, like feeling anxious before giving a speech or feeling depressed after a breakup. But, for some people anxiety and/or depression can cause significant distress and interfere with daily life.
Read MoreOnce I was in therapy, I was able to start talking through all of the messes in my mind. It has been a long journey for me, but as I’ve grown into loving and accepting who Christ has made me to be, I’ve been able to slowly let go of the eating disorder. I’ve come a long way, and I’m so grateful for all that’s brought me to where I am now. I still need to focus on managing my anxiety, which can get out of control if I don’t keep myself grounded, but I don’t struggle with an eating disorder and all of the baggage that comes along with it.
Read MoreI used to think that if I loved God better, or if I were more lovable to Him (as if I could do anything that would make Him love me more or less than He does!), then my depression would go away. It made me realize, eventually, how harmful "prosperity gospel" thinking is, and also how easy it is to fall into that kind of thinking. Thankfully, my experiences have made me more aware of that and helped me to recognize it more in my own thinking and in others––and put a stop to it before it becomes harmful.
Read MoreI continued to go to mass and pray regularly even though I wasn't feeling better, and this was hard because there were periods where I wondered if God had abandoned me or if I was doomed to live with anxiety and depression forever. Eventually, I came to realize that God was reaching out to me through the people he sent my way to help me sort through my wounds, my mess, and help me rediscover my true identity as a beloved daughter of God.
Read MoreThere’s always hope. If you or someone you know struggles with anxiety, depression or other mental illness, this interview series is for you.
Read MoreI have found that God has healed me and drawn me closer to him through depression. It's when I accept this cross and seek help with it that I feel the most peace.
Read MoreMary’s obedience is an incredible inspiration to me, now that I understand it better. I used to think her obedience was almost some kind of weakness or pre-programmed thing. But as I have learned more about her, and prayed about it, I realized that her obedience in some ways may be her fiercest quality.
Read MoreMary’s faith inspires me. She trusted and believed in the impossible from the Annunciation to the foot of the Cross. As terrifying as it can be at times to venture into the unfamiliar, Mary’s example gives me hope.
Read More…As someone who was not a cradle Catholic, Mary was actually my initial reason for NOT considering Catholicism... and now she's one of my favorite parts about it! My husband was interested in confirmation years before I was and I have one specific memory of him asking if I thought we'd ever convert and I immediately—I'm talking ZERO hesitation here—said, ‘No, I just don't think I could ever get over the Mary thing.’
Read MoreHer image and presence is so essential in our homes and lives and so I love being a hand to bring her into the little things - whether a bandana we can wear as an accessory or a paper plate that a mom can serve her child pancakes on and talk about who she is and what her mothering friendship can do in our lives!
Read MoreThe universal Church honors Mary through all of May. This month, four women tell us about their relationship with the Blessed Mother.
Read MoreI was taught from a very young age that you either loved Jesus and did what he said and would go to heaven, otherwise you would go to hell; there was no middle ground. I struggled with this from an early age because it made me think I had to be perfect, even though Jesus was the only perfect human.
Read MoreSince attending Catholic School, I have learned that God is a Father who is ever loving and forgiving and always reaches out to His children. However, when I was a teenager I could not imagine such a loving Father when the only father I knew was alcoholic and abusive.
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