An Open Letter to My Future Husband: Why I Wait
Dear Future Husband, I want to save myself for you–not just my virginity, but all of me. My heart, my kisses, my flirtations, my love–I...
A Love Letter to God (for the Single Ladies)
Beautiful God, Author of all love stories, Creator of love itself, Holder of my heart, And Protector of my life, Please help me to feel...
Defund Planned Parenthood
When asked to give reasons why I want to see Planned Parenthood defunded, I found myself frozen in confusion. It goes back to the...
Suffering: God's Path to Victory
"'I would create the universe again just to hear you say that you love Me.'" - Jesus to St. Teresa of Avila We all suffer. But why? It...
Good Friday Challenge: A Family Tradition
Good Friday is the day that we remember what it means to be loved by Jesus. Recently, a priest told me that if I were the only person on...
Feminism: An Unladylike Contradiction
Dictionary.com defines feminism as “the doctrine advocating social, political, and all other rights of women equal to those of men.” The...
Into the Desert: A Lenten Journey of Love
Have you ever noticed how Valentine's Day and Ash Wednesday fall so close to one another every year? In our relationship with God, during...
The Trials of Jesus
When reflecting on Jesus' crucifixion, many are brought to tears and feel shame, knowing that they are part of the reason it ever...
Catholic Parenting: Fighting the Long Defeat
It may seem from the title that I've come to preach hopelessness. I have not. First off, let me openly say that I have no hands-on...
Chastity Rings: Wearing a Promise
Q: What is a chastity ring? A: A chastity ring is a ring (sometimes called a purity ring) worn as a promise to God, yourself, and your...