Don’t Stay in The Grey

Have you ever heard or uttered the following phrases? “We’re talking, but I don’t know what’s going on.”  “We hang out all the time and have a thing, but neither of us is making moves.” “We’ve been seeing each other for a while, but I don’t know what we are.”  If you have, welcome to…

We Are Called To Be Fearless!

“I am not afraid because God is with me. I was born for this” – St. Joan of Arc I never knew that jumping off the ledge of a 6 foot picnic table into a stream of rushing water would teach me one of life’s very important lessons! We are called to be FEARLESS. It…

3 Ways to Combat The Lies of Shame

I’m at the plate for my third attempt of the day. There I go, with sweaty palms, gripping my bat as tightly as possible in an attempt to feel in control. There are two outs, we are down by one, and it’s the final inning. I look up at my coach who knows I have…

What does it mean to be a Catholic Millennial?

There are people who will tell you what being a Catholic means, and I’m sure by now you’ve heard it all. Some will say we aim to control women’s rights, that we hate those within the LGTBQ+ community, or that we worship Mary and the saints. It can be so easy to believe these lies…

“They’re just not my type.”

How many times have we heard ourselves or our friends say something along these lines when going on a first date or even finding out someone is interested in them? I know I have!  Now don’t get me wrong, compatibility and attraction are a huge part of dating someone, but recently, I’ve been realizing that not…

“Do it and you’re cool! Do it and you’re cool!”

“Do it and you’re cool! Do it and you’re cool!”were the words that went across my mind when I felt tempted into falling into the peer pressures of college parties. How desperate must I have been wanting to fit in my freshman year of college? I have to admit I just wanted friends! And there…

How to Party in College: Finding the Heart of Celebration

Bass is booming. You can hear the pulse from a block away. As you walk into a dim lit house, you are greeted by the aroma of cheap beer and sweet liquor and reminded by this fact each step of the way as your shoes stick to the floor. The room is lined with clusters…

If You Don’t Use It, You Lose It.

There are some common phrases that I’ve heard in regards to pursuing a life of chastity. Some of them being:  “What if I’ve already had a past and made mistakes can I even pursue a life of chastity?”  “What if I mess up does that mean I have to start all over?” Let me start…