A New Approach to My Lenten Promise // I said it on my Instagram two weeks ago but I’m going to say it again – I am not a fan of Lent. I know so many amazing people who absolutely love it and love the fasting and the sacrifice but honestly I just always end … Continue reading A New Approach to My Lenten Promise //
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Is it Really Our Job to “Protect Men” Through Modesty?
Growing up, every modesty talk I heard was always about this question. And, let me tell you – 14 year old me did not like this. I think it was this idea that made me reject modesty for so long and I know a lot of women who feel the same way. And honestly, I’ve … Continue reading Is it Really Our Job to “Protect Men” Through Modesty?
A Knowledge that Drives Away Fear, Shame & Doubt
So recently I’ve discovered that I don’t know the person of Jesus very well. Seems crazy since I’ve dedicated my life to Him, but I had such a goal focused faith for so long that I think I totally missed out on really knowing the person of Jesus. Sure, I know He is good, righteous, … Continue reading A Knowledge that Drives Away Fear, Shame & Doubt
Immaculate Conception – What does it Mean for Us?
Happy Feast day of the Immaculate Conception! First off make sure you get to mass because it’s a holy day of obligation!! So, what is this feast day all about - because it isn’t about Jesus being conceived that is for sure. A lot of people question Mary’s free will in her choice in being … Continue reading Immaculate Conception – What does it Mean for Us?
Learning to See a Faithful God
I was talking to an adorable new Scottish priest the other day about pornography and just general struggles with lust (as many of you know this is something I’m incredibly passionate about learning more about) and he said something that literally blew me away: There are two people at the start of every temptation: God … Continue reading Learning to See a Faithful God
Is Jealousy Fueling your Consumption?
Recently, I started reading, Happy Are You Poor, by Fr. Thomas Dubay and his words have had quite an impact on my heart. In this book, Dubay makes the argument that living spiritually poor is not enough. In the Gospel, in more than one account, Jesus is adamant about teaching that we must live in … Continue reading Is Jealousy Fueling your Consumption?
5 Ways to Rock Your Turtle Neck
As I have a massive amount of papers due this week I figured I could just pop on today to give you guys some quick and fun tips on how to rock a turtle neck this fall/winter season. I know this post is a little different in that I normally give more tips specifically directed … Continue reading 5 Ways to Rock Your Turtle Neck
Trusting in Divine Providence
Has someone ever told you to trust in the Divine Providence of God? When I first heard that from someone I had no clue what it even meant let alone how to trust in it. It finally clicked after many different explanations that God’s Divine Providence is the way He sets up situations, moments, interactions, … Continue reading Trusting in Divine Providence
A Love Found in the Suffering
For those of you who don't know, this weekend I had the honor of going to Lisieux, France, to visit the hometown and burial place of St. Therese of the Child Jesus. It was the most beautiful weekend and honestly I think I need to spend more time thinking and reflecting on this amazing saint … Continue reading A Love Found in the Suffering
A Vocation of Love
Today is my girl Saint Therese’s feast day and I figured I’d talk about her a little bit today because her life and her story is such a gift to us. She’s an interesting saint because some people hate on her for, ‘not having done enough’ to be a saint, while other people say she … Continue reading A Vocation of Love