I remember my first face-to-face confession in 2011 so vividly. I was at a youth conference with hundreds of others, and I felt moved in my heart to go. Father was sitting in the corner of a cafeteria and there were people bustling in the … Continue readingThe Rigorous Road to Confession
We all yearn to be noticed and loved by our fathers, especially as daughters. With our God, I think it’s easy to feel like every little thing that we do puts our relationship with Him in jeopardy. … Continue readingLoved as His Daughter
Advent is a time of preparation- preparing our hearts, minds, and souls for the Christ-child who will one day offer each of us salvation through His sacrifice upon the cross. It is a time to quiet ourselves and reflect on God’s love and blessings. Advent … Continue readingAdvent: A Time of Repentance, Penance, and Renewal
Catholics… we are very particular creatures. Those of us who try, every day, a little bit harder, to be that which we are called to be, tend to fall quite easily. It is awful to see ourselves falling, knowing full well that we, at that particular … Continue readingHow Christ Modeled Contrition, Penance and Reparation for Us
It’s Ash Wednesday! Lent is here! Lent is here! I love Lent. I love what it means… I love why we do it… I love what we’re preparing for. In my experience, I’m not the only one who feels this way. In conversing with Catholics … Continue readingIt’s Good to Feel Dusty Sometimes