photo source “Many are the plans in a man’s heart, but it is the Lord’s purpose that prevails.”-Proverbs 19:21 A bride kneels next to her husband as they receive Holy Communion for the first time as a married couple. A novice, covered in flowers, professes … Continue readingEternal Rest Unto Dreams
From the very cheeriest of Catholic women to the most depressed, we’ve all had at least one Really Bad Day. Not just a bad day. A Really Bad Day. A day that’s so bad the injustice of it all literally brings a tear to your … Continue readingThe Really Bad Day
“Be who God meant you to be, and you will set the world on fire.” -St. Catherine of Siena St. Catherine of Siena’s famous quote is enjoying quite a heyday in Catholic art and media. It’s everywhere, from cute wall hangings on Etsy to … Continue readingSt. Hot Mess
“See, now is the acceptable time; see, now is the day of salvation!”- 2 Corinthians 6:2 In the past two weeks, I have deep-cleaned my refrigerator, crocheted three adorable baby gifts, visited out-of-town family for the Easter holiday, completed my favorite novena and put an … Continue readingMaking Hay While the Sun Shines
This is the way the world ends / Not with a bang but a whimper. -T. S. Eliot Last year, I buried my mother. The hardest part is that she’s still alive. In a world where motherhood is held sacred, nobody ever talks about what it’s … Continue readingBurying My Mother Alive