Converting to Catholicism

Letters, ChurchCorynne StaresinicMarch 28, 2018Catholic convert, Conversion + Reversion Comments

To Suffer with Christ

Sweet sisters, my dearest, deepest dream died on Good Friday and it remains the greatest gift ever given to me.

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.

A Year of Letters

On this International Women's Day, we are celebrating our 1 year anniversary and the Catholic women like you who have made our mission possible.

From TCW, FilmsCorynne StaresinicMarch 8, 2018International Women's Day Comment

Caring for Myself as God Does

I am 32 and single again after an over-2-year long relationship which ended last May. Throughout all my adult years, I made marriage and having kids my idol. I had this feeling that the lack of my own family made me a worse woman.

Learning to Believe in the Goodness of God

Even in the hurt, broken, scary, confusing, frustrating seasons, days, and moments of our lives, He is still God. He still, sees us, loves us, & desires the best for us...and is a good God. Do you really believe that?

Letters, SpiritualityCorynne StaresinicFebruary 28, 2018Faith Comments

Going Through a Divorce and Annulment as a Catholic Woman

The hardest, transformative experience of my life has been going through a divorce and annulment as a 31 year old Catholic woman.

Letters, Spirituality, LeadCorynne StaresinicFebruary 21, 2018Annulment, Divorce, Freedom Comments

Living in the "Yet" After a Fatal Car Accident

On June 30, 2017, I journeyed to Waco, TX for a fun, summer getaway with a dear friend to visit the Gaines' Silos for the first time. On our way home, we were crushed between two 18-wheelers. Unfortunately, my friend did not survive, and I endured several severe injuries. After thirty days in the hospital.

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.

How a Disease Has Taught Me to Be Vulnerable

Dear Sisters, vulnerability is something that has been on my heart and something I have struggled with for years, as I’m sure so many of you struggle with as well.

Trusting in God with My Son's Health

Dearest Sisters in Christ, have you ever had one of those desperate cries to God? The type of desperate (literal) cry where you don’t even know what to say, you’re just pleading to feel something… hear something back from him.

Letters, Motherhood, IdentityCorynne StaresinicJanuary 24, 2018Well-being, Family, Community & FamilyComment

A Break-Up, Friendship and the Power of Empathy

Never underestimate the healing power of empathy.

Beyond Brilliance

Letters, Mini-documentary, Identity, LeadCorynne StaresinicJanuary 9, 2018Depression, University of California, Berkeley, Mental Health, Well-beingComment

Starting Over After the Loss of My Daughter

"My Dear Sister, as the world turns the corner and steps into a New Year, it is a time-honored tradition to think about new beginnings. I don’t know about you but I find this to be somewhat challenging at times, especially if you.."

Being at Home in the Church as a Woman with Same-Sex Attraction

"My Dear Sisters, 'You know you’re gay, right?' I don’t remember where I was when my friend said this to me. All I remember is I was a junior in high school - at a Catholic school - and all I could do was frantically try to assure her that I wasn’t… what she just said..."

Bloom Where You Are Planted

"To my sista-friends: When I was little, I always dreamed of a big, adventurous life, traveling the world with my family, seeing incredible things. I craved adventure..."

My Fiat

"To my sisters, carry a light, and bring along the oil, for you know not how long you will wait for Him. A mother, a wife, and a woman who has stood trembling at death’s door..."