"Always be ready to give an explanation to anyone who asks you for a reason for your hope"- 1 Peter 3:15
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 …
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 …
Something new to me is how intentional Catholics are about the marking of time. Obviously, every part of our lives should be oriented toward serving God, but the Catholic Church provides very tangible ways. From prayers at certain times of the day to Liturgical seasons, there are so many beautiful ways to observe the passage …