Vulnerability in Confession

Being honest and vulnerable with God showed me that His love is always greater than our failures.

Spirituality, Letters, NurtureCorynne StaresinicMay 1, 2019Catholic vulnerability, Catholic confession, Spiritual Practices, Confession, ResolutionsComment

My Faith Journey as a Survivor of Rape

"At 16-years-old, I was raped by a boy who decided that he could determine my worth. For two and a half years, I plunged into a deep darkness. ...I was ashamed and I remember wondering how the Lord could possibly love me like this…”

Letters, IdentityCorynne StaresinicSeptember 26, 2018Rape Survivor, Sexual Assault, Survivor, Confession, Reversion, Abuse & Assault, Well-being Comments

You Were Created Exactly as Intended

Dear Sister, 'There’s nothing wrong with you. You are God’s beloved daughter.' The words hit me like a brick in my chest. I couldn’t believe what I was hearing.

Letters, Motherhood, IdentityCorynne StaresinicMarch 14, 2018Ectopic Pregnancy, Miscarriage, Pregnancy, Motherhood, Confession, Self-care, Mental and Physical Health, Well-being Comments

Pornography Addiction and the Love of Jesus

'I believe that You love me' were the words I prayed to Jesus in adoration that changed my faith-life forever. I received these words as part of my penance in confession.

Letters, ReceiveCorynne StaresinicFebruary 7, 2018Confession, Addiction, Pornography, Masturbation, Accountability, Freedom Comments

Finding Freedom in the Confessional

"Dear friend, As women living in a massively confusing culture, perhaps we are particularly susceptible to low self-esteem and, worse, self-hatred..."

Letters, SpiritualityCorynne StaresinicNovember 8, 2017Self-Hatred, Confession, Catholic confession, Freedom Comments

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