Endorsing My Sins Do you talk about your sins? I think the gut reaction is, “of course not!” At least, that’s what the gut reaction is for me. But my gut reaction…might have been wrong. I thought that I was fairly clear-cut about sin. Sins … Continue readingTalking About Sin
Two Incredible Moves Nothing goes together quite like military life and moving. The longest my husband and I have ever lived anywhere is one year. My stuff hasn’t been in one place for more than a year since 2011. The transient life can really get … Continue readingThe Road to Bethlehem & The Flight to Egypt
Sometimes people complain that “the Rosary is boring.” And yeah, sometimes I would have to agree. The scripted words. The stanzas of prayer. The repetition. The seeming lack of personal involvement. It doesn’t always win the prize as the most dynamic prayer. … Continue readingThe Rosary is Boring (and that’s actually pretty great)
A Confusing Feast On first look, Our Lady of Sorrows is confusing. It’s a whole day, a whole “Feast” Day, devoted to sorrow. How does one celebrate and commemorate sorrow? What’s more, Mary’s the Queen of Heaven, and Heaven’s a place of eternal happiness. How … Continue readingA Space for Grief: A Reflection on Our Lady of Sorrows
The military is a beautiful, unique vocation. We have lots of military Ink Slingers who share beautiful insights of their experiences with the military. I highly recommend this beautiful witness of vocation and a new sense of home. Military moves are an incredible test of … Continue readingCommunity, Detachment, and Military Moves