My pursuit to be an authentic believer was noble. The problem is that I placed myself at the center of my pursuit instead of Jesus. Insisting that I must fully and intellectually grasp the miracle of the Eucharist was essentially to put myself on the level of the divine. … Continue readingImproving My Relationship with the Real Presence
But…I’m starting to finally get it…the purpose of this liturgical season, the reason for it occurring every year, its calendar position right before Easter. These were all things I always understood on a superficial level, but now it makes so much sense. … Continue readingA Little “Light” Reading: Dark Night of the Soul by St. John of the Cross
Does anxiety present itself as an impediment to spiritual growth? Read through to see how Stephanie overcame her bouts of anxiety and placed her eyes on God. … Continue readingImagining Ourselves Away from Anxiety and Into the Arms of Christ
Most families know what it’s like to live on a financial budget. We have always had to live within our means, and that is especially important now as a family of five with one income. It takes discipline and practice. There is a set … Continue readingLife on a Budget
Over a year ago, we learned that our third child would be born with Down Syndrome. The doctor called about a potential marker for Trisomy 21 following my 32-week ultrasound, and in a way, I was not totally surprised. I had noticed it. Our little … Continue readingAll Things Visible and Invisible