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 […]
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 […]
Faith vs. Reason: The Mulder and Scully Dynamic
One of the most compelling aspects of The X-Files is the relationship between its two lead characters. Fox Mulder, a passionate believer in the unexplained, is driven by […]
Movie Reviews from a Catholic Perspective: The Menu
Warning: Spoilers ahead! If you’ve already seen the movie, go ahead and keep reading. If you haven’t seen it but don’t mind a few plot details being shared, […]
Making a Home for the Holidays
I truly cherish the holiday season and all it represents. This time from Thanksgiving to Epiphany is centered around faith, hope, and love within our home. To help […]