Everyone experiences monumental events that “bookmark” their lives. A spot in which you can return to easily, regularly, and even use to gauge the distance between other, smaller events. Usually these big moments are things like the birth of a child, your wedding day, the death of a loved one, or even a career change. … More The Day Mother Mary and Her Son Saved My Baby
The Roman Catholic faith contains a multitude of rules and standards. But the most basic, most important rules are the Ten Commandments. These rules have been adopted by other Christian faiths. They are plastered on school walls. They are paraphrased all over social media. There are sculptures of the Ten Commandments as stone tablets all … More An Open Letter to Governor Andrew Cuomo; Re: Come Home
I always find myself in the same cyclical drama whenever I am at odds with someone. There is inevitably a misunderstanding, which leads to confusion, which leads to emotions rising, which leads to lack of communication, which leads to one of three endings. Either the situation awkwardly fizzles out, which means the next time you … More “What Did She Say About Me?” and Other Egotistical Concerns
I was physically healthy, and healed in normal time. My emotional and mental healing, however, took much longer.
One year, four months, and two weeks, to be exact. The moment Josephine Mae arrived. … More Who’s In Your Army?
There is a moment I keep replaying in my mind over and over again. My husband’s job allows him to control his hours and schedule, which can be both a blessing and a curse. Blessing, because it means he can come home at a moment’s notice or take off for vacations, emergencies, and the like … More Working in the Service Industry: Marriage
Why do we do that? Why do we smile and wave at the positive times, but firmly grasp onto the negative with such vigor our hands bleed? … More Tiny Joys, Tiny List
Do you have something you wear or carry around with you regularly? I’m not referring to something like a purse, wallet, or phone. I’m talking about something sentimental; you just feel like you need it. Perhaps a beloved book? A rosary? A lucky keychain? A coin? Mine is a necklace my aunt gifted me on the … More Warriors: Joan and Kaye
So when my friend introduced me to her new boyfriend during a house party and he smirked at the boys and mentioned how good she looked on her knees, I ignored her when her eyes met mine. I kept my mouth shut. I let the others laugh at her expense. I rolled my eyes and shrugged at her, what are you gonna do–boys, right? … More Be An Annoying, Uncomfortable, Revolutionary Catholic
Merry Christmas! Today, December 26, 2017, is when all social media is overloaded with pictures of beautiful Christmas trees, shiny new toys, and delicious food from the previous two days of festivities. Extended families are finally joined together, couples are at last engaged, and hopefully, any previous grudges or feuds among friends are forgiven. Christmas is, … More Prayer Journals and Pockets: The New Year is Already Here, and Christmas Isn’t Over
I have been carrying something on my heart for the last six months or so. It is so simple of a thing, yet it feels complicated and heavy. However, the only reason this “thing” seems so burdensome is me–and my ridiculous concern over what others will think of me. Earlier this year, I stumbled upon … More Unveiling the Mystery of the Mantilla
A Surge of the Heart 