"Dream big." How many times have we seen this phrase blazoned across an inspirational poster or repeated ad nauseam by a coach or teacher? Yet how many of us have really taken the time to stop and think about what this means? Depending on the context, it can seem like a trite and meaningless phrase.…
It's been quite a while since I've posted, due to a crazy schedule, but I'm back, and I don't foresee another hiatus any time soon. 🙂 Although I haven't had time to post, I haven't stopped musing on authentic femininity in light of the Catholic faith! I've discovered something interesting in these past few months,…
Around this time every year, our minds turn to those who are less fortunate. In the spirit of Christmas, we renew our commitment to helping the poor, the oppressed, and the lonely. Â Plus, on a practical level, the end of the year is a great time to take stock of our finances and figure out…
Continue reading ➞ The New Feminist’s Guide to End-of-Year Giving
Advent is always a tricky season. The world tells us that Christmas began even before Thanksgiving, and that December is just one long celebration. But the Church tells us that Advent is a time of preparation for the coming of Christ, and so we refrain from celebration until Christmas. What does this “refraining” consist of,…
Finally, I have a few spare minutes to post something I've been wanting to share for quite some time now! In the pasty year, God has been so merciful to me, helping me to grow as a woman in ways I could never have imagined. And He has done this in spite of the fact…
Recently I've thinking a lot about how little, everyday things can lead us to God, and I have been looking for ways to put my insights to work in my own life. One way I have been doing this is by investing in beautiful, meaningful products that remind me of the Lord and also support…
Continue reading ➞ Finding God in the Little Things: The New Feminist Product Picks
Happy Feast of Sts. Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael, Archangels...wow, that's a mouthful! No wonder it used to be known as just "Michaelmas." While I have a strong devotion to St. Michael, and there are some lovely traditions that go along with Michaelmas, it seems a shame that St. Michael should get most of the attention.…
Continue reading ➞ The Single Girl’s Guide to the Archangels
If you follow Catholic news and social media, you have probably heard about the Senate confirmation hearing for Amy Coney Barretta nominee to the 7th Circuit Appeals Court, at which she was grilled about her Catholic faith. (If you missed the story, there is a very good op-ed piece from The New York Times, written…
I got hooked on coffee long before I got hooked on prayer. Prayer has always been a part of my life, since I have always been serious about my faith, but for a long time prayer was relegated to Sunday Mass, blessings before meals, and the occasional prayer of petition. Even after I began to…
By now, we are all used to hearing the phrase "women's empowerment." It has become almost synonymous with the notion of feminism. In some ways, this is a positive development. For most of history, women were kept on the sidelines and prevented from holding positions of authority simply because they were not men. In the…
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