Category Archives: Single life

The Blessing of Annulment

UNYOKED: The Blessing of Annulment

The preceding breakdown of a marriage, the final break down that led to the divorce, and the aftermath can leave a…

A Visit from Upstairs, www.catholicsistas.com

A Visit from Upstairs

My intention for going to this congress was to escape. Burnt out by my service in my ministry, as well as frustrated…

Unyoked - Healing after Divorce

Unyoked: Healing after Divorce – A 2019 Catholic Sistas Series

If you happen to be a faithfully practicing Catholic, and are also a divorcee, you may experience a certain awkwardness…

Responding to Crisis

Responding to Crisis

Right now the Church needs our prayers more than ever.  This crisis has all the hallmarks of a satanic attack on Mother…

Theology of the Body Congress: Hope for a Broken World

There is no denying that our world is broken. We only have to turn on the television or read the news…

No, Son, You CAN’T Be Whatever You Want

One thing most loving parents say to their kids at one time or another is, “Honey, you can be anything you want to…

Book Review–Smile of a Ragpicker: The Life of Satoko Kitahara

Japanese culture has always been close to our family. My husband was born in Tokyo; his Irish-American parents had…

The Dilemma and Joy of Being Single

I'm writing today to all the single Sistas. Girls, it is so hard to be single. It is hard because it can feel like…

Fostering a Culture of Vocations in 5 Easy Steps

We often associate the term “vocation” with our priests or those discerning a call to the priesthood. What we often…

I’m Catholic. I’m Gay. Now What? (Part 2)

I said in Part 1 of this article that at the root of same-sex attraction (SSA) is the same desire that's at the bottom…

I’m Catholic. I’m Gay. Now What? (Part 1)

This is the first in a 2-part series. The second part will be published next Thursday, May 10. Fleshing out the…

Holy Mother of God: A Litany for Women

For the Solemnity of Mary, The Holy Mother of God, January 1, 2013. For Carla, because she showed us how to follow the…

The Case Against Teenage Dating

I have a confession to make. Several, actually. At least once a week, I'm too tired to cook so I let my kids "forage"…

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