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Catholic Movie Reviews: K-Pop Demon Hunters Round Two
Identity / John Paul II / Media / Theology

Catholic Movie Reviews: K-Pop Demon Hunters Round Two

Posted on: August 21, 2025August 21, 2025

So… my husband and I may have watched K-Pop Demon Hunters a few more times since my last review—and yes, the soundtrack has been on repeat in our […]

Sincerely, Stoneheart: Unmasking Digital Distractions and Reclaiming Community
Book Review / Identity / Relationships / Theology / Womanhood

Sincerely, Stoneheart: Unmasking Digital Distractions and Reclaiming Community

Posted on: August 15, 2025August 15, 2025

Imagine a modern-day rendition of The Screwtape Letters, but instead of a male skeptic, it highlights the heart of a Christian woman navigating life in 2025. That’s exactly […]

Life-Giving Wounds and Their New Book for Adult Children of Divorce
Identity / Marriage / Mental Health / Relationships

Life-Giving Wounds and Their New Book for Adult Children of Divorce

Posted on: July 18, 2025July 8, 2025

Divorce is a painful experience, and its effects can linger far beyond childhood. As adult children of divorced parents, many of us carry unaddressed wounds from our past […]

Acknowledgement from Our Fathers
Identity / John Paul II / Parenting / Relationships

Acknowledgement from Our Fathers

Posted on: June 15, 2025June 16, 2025

First of all, I hope that everyone who has a father, is a father, or is married to a father had the opportunity to celebrate Father’s Day in […]

The Importance of Embodiment: Why In-Person Therapy Matters
Identity / Relationships / Theology

The Importance of Embodiment: Why In-Person Therapy Matters

Posted on: May 30, 2025June 3, 2025

In an increasingly digital world, it’s easy to overlook the fundamental connection between our mind and body. We often talk about mental health in terms of thoughts, emotions, […]

Women Spread the Word: The Woman at the Well and Mary, Mother of the Word of God
Identity / Theology / Womanhood

Women Spread the Word: The Woman at the Well and Mary, Mother of the Word of God

Posted on: May 16, 2025May 19, 2025

Throughout history, women have played a vital role in spreading the word of God. From the earliest days of the Christian faith to the present, women have been […]

5 Ways to Strive for Excellence in an Imperfect World
Identity / Mental Health

5 Ways to Strive for Excellence in an Imperfect World

Posted on: February 28, 2025March 10, 2025

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 […]

Catholic Movie Review: Swansong
Identity / Media / Theology

Catholic Movie Review: Swansong

Posted on: February 4, 2025July 8, 2025

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 […]

The Catholic Bookworm: Gender Ideology and Pastoral Practice
Identity / Sex & Gender / Theology

The Catholic Bookworm: Gender Ideology and Pastoral Practice

Posted on: November 26, 2024March 20, 2025

This morning, I joined Dr. Andrew Sodergren on Kiki Latimer’s The Catholic Bookwork podcast to discuss our contribution to Gender Ideology and Pastoral Practice: A Handbook for Catholic […]

New Eve Foundation: Formation in Femininity
Identity / John Paul II / Womanhood

New Eve Foundation: Formation in Femininity

Posted on: November 26, 2024March 20, 2025

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 […]

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