This morning, about an hour ago, I had the lovely opportunity to sit with Emily Vork Young over coffee and discuss what it means to be a woman […]
What It Means to Be a Woman: Insights from Mulieris Dignitatem
In the modern world, questions about identity, purpose, and vocation are central to the experience of every human being. For women, these questions are often framed within the […]
Book Review: The Genesis of Gender: A Christian Theory by Abigail Favale
Abigail Favale’s The Genesis of Gender: A Christian Theory is a timely and thought-provoking exploration of the relationship between gender and the Christian understanding of human nature. Favale, […]
Defending Women from Gender Ideology Extremism and Restoring Biological Truth: A Compassionate Catholic Perspective
In recent years, gender ideology has increasingly permeated social, educational, and governmental structures. This ideology often asserts that gender is not rooted in biological sex but is a […]
Surrender: This Lent I’m Giving up Anxiety and Trusting My Heavenly Father!
In today’s fast-paced world, anxiety and uncertainty seem to be constant companions and finding peace can often feel like an elusive goal. I, like many of you, have […]
Reconciling Justice & Mercy, Love & Suffering
With Lent, I am often reminded of how much it asks us to reflect on the delicate balance between justice and mercy, love and suffering. These are concepts […]
Lent: A Journey of Purification and Self-Mastery
This Lent, my husband and I have decided to commit to the Hallow App’s 40 Day Challenge. In addition, we started watching Jordan Peterson’s production reflecting on Exodus. […]
Three Pillars of Lent: Prayer, Fasting, & Almsgiving
Lent is one of those seasons in the church calendar that can sometimes feel overwhelming. With all the emphasis on what to give up and how to stay […]
Lent: A Time for Sacrifice, Growth, & Joy?
Today marks the beginning of the Catholic season of Lent, a time often associated with sacrifice, somberness, and reflection. Growing up, I was taught a version of Lent […]
5 Ways to Strive for Excellence in an Imperfect World
In a world that often champions the ideal, it’s easy to fall into the trap of perfectionism—the belief that only flawless outcomes are worthy of our time and […]
Too Much of a Good Thing: Bad Therapy and Toxic Empathy
I was just scrolling through social media clips yesterday and stumbled upon a video of Stella O’Malley (a therapist I admire) talking about toxic empathy and its impact […]
The History of Valentine’s Day and How to Make It Special
Valentine’s Day, celebrated annually on February 14th, has become synonymous with love, romance, and affection. It’s a day when couples exchange cards, flowers, and gifts, and when expressions […]
JD Vance, Ordo Amoris, and the Catholic Principle of Subsidiarity
Vice President JD Vance made a statement referencing the “order of charity” or ordo amoris in Latin as a way to prioritize love. He spoke of how love […]
Catholic Movie Review: Swansong
Swansong (2021), written and directed by Benjamin Cleary, is a thought-provoking science fiction film that explores themes of identity, self-sacrifice, and the nature of life and death. At […]