A Perfect Song For Valentine’s Day (& The Rest Of The Year)
Brandon Heath’s “Love Never Fails” is one of my favorite songs. The beautiful words of 1 Corinthians 13 are put to melody, highlighting the truth of love: “Love is not proud/ Love does not boast/ Love...
View ArticleHot Lattes & Open Hearts: The Case For Face-To-Face Time
My college Bible study would sometimes meet at a campus coffee place. I had a favorite coffee shop where I would study in college and a go-to stop on my way to grad school, where many of my fellow...
View ArticleJane Austen: ‘The Right Man Will Come At Last’
“To you I shall say, as I have often said before: Do not be in a hurry. The right man will come at last.” That’s what Jane Austen told her niece Fanny Knight in a letter. Well said, Jane! Waiting for...
View ArticleCherry Blossoms Preach ‘Sermon Full Of Love’
It’s cherry blossom time! The National Cherry Blossom Festival in Washington starts today, kicking off its centennial celebration. (Seeing the blossoms is on my life to-do list, along with visiting...
View ArticleCatholic Women Still Admire Kate’s Modest Wedding Dress
Last year at this time, I made scones for breakfast. It seemed appropriate for the occasion: royal wedding day. (No, I did not get up in the middle of the night to watch it live; I taped it for later...
View ArticleJoyfully Live The Single Life God Has Given You
“I’m still single, traveling around the world, sharing my testimony, trying to work hard in the media, so I can work on projects that entertain but on top of that touch people’s hearts and minds, and...
View ArticleWelcoming Fall: Embrace This Season As A Single
As William Cullen Bryant wrote, “Autumn, the year’s last, loveliest smile.” I like that description. Autumn’s array of color is just like a lovely smile. I enjoy all things fall: apple picking, baking...
View ArticleA Catholic Girl’s Guide to Bible Study
My interest in Bible study began in college, when I was part of a women’s Bible study. Talking about Scripture with friends was so enjoyable; we grew in our understanding of the faith together and had...
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Mary and Joseph’s Advice on Love
Mary is the epitome of feminine holiness. And Joseph is the epitome of masculine virtue. Consequently, they have much to teach us about what love is. Listening... Read More
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Jane Austen on Love (and Life)
I have written about Jane Austen here before, but I love her writing and the lessons of her novels so much that there is always more to write... Read More
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The Secret to Happiness
For I know well the plans I have in mind for you—oracle of the LORD—plans for your welfare and not for woe, so as to give you a... Read More
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10 Cool Things About Pope Francis That Will Surprise You
As an editor in Catholic media, it is part of my job to follow what Pope Francis is doing and saying. That could be why the CatholicMatch Institute... Read More
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5 of the Best St. John Paul II Quotes for Catholic Singles
St. John Paul II is one of my favorite saints. Let me tell you why … First, because of his loving example and unwavering hope. His love of young... Read More
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Jane Austen’s 6 Lessons on Faith
Dear reader, I am a Jane Austen fan. For me, there are many lessons for one’s faith journey to be gleaned from Austen’s novels. Here are a few:... Read More
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Don’t Bemoan The Holidays…Bake!
Every November, I think of baking around St. Elizabeth of Hungary’s feast day. And every December, I think about it again around today, St. Lucy’s feast day. Whether... Read More
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