As a Director of Religious Education, prayer in the workplace is to be expected. In fact, quite often I’m even paid to do it. A huge part of my job involves praying with my students, my catechists, and my parents. … Continue reading
I might have missed the boat a little on this one, but I don’t think it’s too late to add my two cents on the latest controversial topic. The big reveal might have been more than a week ago, but … Continue reading
Last week, I participated in my first ever Vacation Bible School. Sounds odd, right? I’ve helped with programs very similar to VBS, but this was the first time I actually helped with a VBS program. I’ve volunteered at a five-week … Continue reading
Believe it or not, I’ve already been married for over two months, and Andrew and I have just celebrated the one-year anniversary of our engagement. It’s absolutely crazy to think about everything that has changed in the past year. We spent ten … Continue reading
In the aftermath of the Supreme Court’s decision on gay marriage, I have been shocked and honestly very disappointed to see many people’s true colors emerge. And I’m not talking about people’s rainbow-colored Facebook profile pictures. I’m talking about some … Continue reading
As you might remember, several months ago I wrote a response to a young woman who regretted her decision to wait until marriage before becoming sexually intimate. In response to that post, several people wrote me emails pointing out that … Continue reading
In the wake of last week’s Supreme Court decision, I have seen a lot of articles about our nation’s decision to legalize gay marriage on a national level. As one of my friends eloquently put it, “It looks like my … Continue reading
As I was walking down the aisle on my wedding day, there were two women who caught my attention. My eyes had flitted across the gathered congregation, quickly taking in many familiar faces and some unfamiliar ones. And then I … Continue reading
When I woke up on the morning of my wedding, I wasn’t nervous. In fact, contrary to what everyone had told me, I’d even slept more than seven hours the night before, which is impressive considering that the rehearsal dinner … Continue reading
People are generally surprised when I admit to them that I often struggle to pay attention during Mass. And I guess I understand why, even if their logic is faulty. It just seems counter-intuitive. I’m a Director of Religious Education. … Continue reading
Love in the Little Things 