We all know the story of the Nativity. Mary and Joseph, exhausted from an arduous journey, sought shelter for the night. Yet, everywhere they turned, they were told the same thing: “There is no room.” Until finally Mary could wait no longer and gave birth to love’s pure light, the Savior of the World andRead the whole post >>
Diane Tandy’s "Special Deliveries"
This article was originally published in the May issue of Canticle magazine. About 20 years ago Diane Tandy, a certified nurse midwife, witnessed firsthand the power of prayer in the trenches of labor and delivery. “It was a difficult, scary delivery. I didn’t know if I was going to be able to get the babyRead the whole post >>
Good-Bye, Adah
A beautiful woman passed away last Friday. Her name was Adah Gerardo. While I only met her a handful of times, my mom knew and loved her well. Even in my brief encounters, I was in awe of this woman’s strength. She recently turned 30 – just two years older than me. She was aRead the whole post >>
Godparenting 101: Nurturing a Soul for Christ
In honor of Rachel Marie’s joining the Body of Christ on Sunday, July 22nd, I’ve included an article below that was originally published in Canticle magazine. Being a godparent is not only an honor – it’s a lifelong duty. I know I gleaned some insight on how to be a better godparent (once I amRead the whole post >>
Making Peace With My Body
Like too many women, body angst has been a stubborn companion of mine. I suffered from bulimia and anorexia as a teenager and later had a relapse in college that landed me in counseling for over a year. But even when my clinical eating disorder was reigned in, the scale – instead of my GodRead the whole post >>