Dear Future Husband, I wonder what you are doing at this moment. Are you studying for finals? Maybe you’re chatting with friends, or are laughingly lost in
Someone told me a few weeks ago, in the middle of a martial arts related discussion, “I think that stuff is cool, but I don’t
But because thou art lukewarm, and neither cold, nor hot, I will begin to vomit thee out of my mouth. —Apocalypse 3:16 When Herod heard
If you love me, you will keep my commandments.[1] On the face of it, Christ’s words seem obvious: of course we’ll obey Christ because we
What makes a book great? A great book touches people across cultures and nations; it is a tome that reflects the realities of humanity in
St. Benedict gives us a remarkable example of discipline. His simple motto, Ora et labora—pray and work—is still relevant to our own lives, so many centuries
Imagination is twofold, retentive (reproductive) and creative (productive). The object of the first is a sensible reality, which we have previously perceived as such. The
A well-meaning friend advised me to seek various things to correct everything she saw as deficient in me—a psychologist to deal with family issues, cooking
It is a strange thing, but we as human beings are often eager critics. It is so easy to criticize, to catch the flaws and
There are a great variety of vocations in life, but all require a deep, persistent love. Whether we look at our vocation in general terms
We are surrounded by human suffering. Many people are hurting in today’s world. Some suffering is horrific and some minor, but every kind can be
Don’t we all long to see God? Yet, so much of the time, He remains largely invisible to us. How does He reveal Himself in
The Theological Virtue of Hope helps us to see that we are not made for this world and our true home is waiting for us
If you’re a woman, I’m willing to bet that you have struggled with trying to be some definition of “perfect” at one point or another.
During this beautiful month of May, dedicated to Our Lady, it is fitting to consider the qualities of Our Lady’s character that we so love.
A while ago, I and a couple others were talking animatedly about the upcoming release of some highly-anticipated superhero movies. I mentioned Captain America (one
“I’m sorry—I just don’t have time!” How often have we heard words like these—and how often do we express this lack ourselves! At least, I
“Blessed are the pure of heart, for they shall see God.” – Matthew 5:8 For most of my life I thought that the “purity of
The classic TV sitcom, Friends, is iconic for its long run, humor, and relatable characters that made everyone feel they were part of the “gang.”
Don’t doubt it: your vocation is the greatest grace our Lord could have given you. Thank Him for it. -St. Josemaria Escriva I know this
One of my favorite saints is St. Francis de Sales (and not just because he is the patron saint of writers). During his lifetime, he
