My Journey to Becoming a Dominican Contemplative Nun
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 […]
Born between 397 and 390 A.D., St. Patrick was kidnapped from the British mainland around age 16, and shipped to Ireland as a slave. Sent to the mountains as a shepherd, he spent his time in the field in prayer. After six years of this life, he had a dream in […]
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 […]
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 […]
Without Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal, I would not be in this place today. She was instrumental in my conversion and continued to guide me in my discernment. Let me go back to the beginning. When I first met Our Lady under the Miraculous Medal, I wasn’t Catholic yet. I had just read the […]
My first encounter with St. Jude came very shortly after my decision to enter the Catholic Church. I was studying for the Alaska bar exam and as the exam dates drew nearer, I became more and more overwhelmed with the fear I was going to fail. There was so much material to study, and Alaska […]
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 […]
The past week was tough, on many levels. I’d like to say I handled it all with grace and patience, remained firm and did not give in to temptations. But by the end of the week, I knew I had been beaten and felt it. Time to visit Jesus, the great Physician, in the sacrament […]
Growing up in the Pacific Northwest and Alaska, I spent a lot of time hiking. I enjoy being outside, winding through forests and meadow, and usually being rewarded at the end of the hike with a panoramic view of God’s creation. When you’re in the middle of the hike, at least in this part of […]
Truth in Love 