I’ve always been a bit of a perfectionist. I was a straight-A student, and I cried the first time I got a B+ in a class. My notebooks and folders were all pristine, my locker always perfectly organized, my bedroom … Continue reading
Do you remember how old you were when you chose to assume your family’s faith as your own? I was a Junior in high school. My husband was in college when he experienced his “re-version” (a conversion-like experience for those … Continue reading
I started to take my faith seriously in high school. Along for the ride with some young women I admired, I did everything they did- including attend all sorts of retreats, Catholic conferences, and Christian clubs, like the school chastity … Continue reading
A few weeks ago, I wrote about the joys of using NFP. My husband and I have been using it on and off for the past three and a half years, and we’ve become very familiar with both the advantages … Continue reading
John is your typical toddler in most regards. He throws the occasional tantrum when he doesn’t get his way; he will eat an entire mini-pizza one day, and then claim to hate the mere sight of such a thing twenty-four … Continue reading
Every year, I dedicate the greater part of an entire class period to reviewing the Nicene Creed with my Confirmation class. It’s not strictly part of the curriculum, but I think it’s one of the most worthwhile lessons of the … Continue reading
On countless occasions, I have been told that I must turn my entire life into a prayer, that I must offer up everything I do, no matter how mundane, for the glory of God. When I left the convent, I … Continue reading
