When I first began discerning my vocation, I had many doubts and questions, but one seemed to loom larger than the rest – how could I live without experiencing motherhood? Then one afternoon, I had EWTN on in my house while I was doing some chores; I heard a young sister begin sharing her vocation […]
St. Patrick’s Breastplate
Tradition vs. the Trailblazer
This morning I got into a texting conversation with my family. It was over Christmas brunch, specifically the potato pancakes, or kartoffelpuffer. When I was little, my mom started the tradition of Eggs Benedict with kartoffelpuffer for Christmas brunch. Christmas Day brought the same ritual – we’d wake early and scurry to the living room […]
For Those Who Pray
Tomorrow is the Feast of the Presentation of Mary. It was also designated a day to pray for cloistered religious – Pro Orantibus Day, meaning “for those who pray.” Here are some thoughts on this special opportunity we have to offer prayers, encouragement and material support to those who give their lives in contemplation as […]
Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal
Patron Saint of Hope
Happy Feast! Blessed Pope John Paul II
Happy Feast! Today we remember Blessed Pope John Paul II. It would be two years after his death before I would enter into full communion with the Catholic Church, but I remember watching scenes from his funeral and the activities surrounding his death on television. And, as I watched, I remember being struck with a […]
Starts Today! Novena to St. Dominic
August 8th is the feast day of St. Dominic and a solemnity for many Dominicans.* Please consider joining me in a novena to St. Dominic, asking his intercession for the salvation of souls, as well as for the intentions of me, my fellow aspirants and all that have contributed prayers, time and treasure to fostering […]