"Always be ready to give an explanation to anyone who asks you for a reason for your hope"- 1 Peter 3:15
Much like my post on the fertility concerns people have about the COVID vaccines, I want to start this post by assuring women that their concerns are valid. Of course we want to protect our children. We want to give our children what is best for them, sometimes even to the detriment of our own …
One of the big concerns I’ve seen in Catholic circles is that the COVID vaccines will make women infertile. It’s very understandable why this is a concern. Catholics value the gift of life, and we recognize that infertility is a cross (see Amy Brooks’s post on infertility and this Aleteia article). Women, particularly women of …
Before I go into some of the more specific aspects of the COVID vaccines, I want to go over some beliefs that are important to keep in mind when discussing the vaccines. Life What Catholics Believe Catholics value life from conception to natural death. “Human life is sacred because from its beginning it involves the creative …
I’ve been seeing a lot of discussions, and rightfully so, surrounding the COVID-19 vaccines. Understandably, there are concerns, but unfortunately, some of these concerns stem from misinformation. I was originally inspired to write this post after reading an article written by LifeSiteNews. I wanted to address the misinformation and tactics in that article. Then, I …
As Lent quickly approaches, the topic of fasting comes up. Though some may argue that Roman Catholics in the U.S. have pretty lax standards on fasting, the reality is that some people cannot fast safely even for those standards. There are a number of resources making it clear who is exempt from fasting, but some …
Let’s say there’s a public figure who says some pretty terrible things. People are understandably upset. Some people even demand the person is no longer invited for speaking engagements. As outrage over the comments grows, more and more people call for the public figure to no longer be treated as a public figure. Is this …
I was dismayed to learn that my state (Wisconsin) plans to do away with the statewide mask mandate. I urge my fellow Christians to consider the advice of health officials when it comes to mask-wearing. Wearing a mask is an act of Christian charity. Let’s begin with our lives as Christians living in a secularized …
One of the things I’ve appreciated during my pregnancy is journals/memory books. Journaling has been helpful for me to remember the ups and downs of this pregnancy, jot down what is important to us at the time, and to have an outlet. I’ve also been blessed reading the pregnancy journal and baby records my mom …
Reading When God Wrecks Your Romance was the third time I had encountered Amanda’s story. Despite the familiarity, I still found myself eagerly reading page after page. I highly recommend this book, especially for teenagers and young adults. Disclaimer: I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. All opinions …
If you’re looking for a short yet thoughtful devotional for Advent, I recommend Daily Devotions for Advent 2018 by Deacon Greg Kandra. Disclaimer: I received a free copy of this in exchange for my honest review. All opinions are my own. Daily Devotions for Advent 2018 by Greg Kandra My rating: 3 of 5 stars As …