An Island Called “Your Relationship”

“Don’t let your relationship become an island.” This is a phrase that I’ve heard so many speakers use at different conferences and retreats over the course of my faith journey. For many years, however, I just couldn’t wrap my head around it. I’d think to myself, “I see my family and friends every day. What’s…

Actual Practical Catholic Advice for Quitting Porn: The Ultimate Guide

Software filters, accountability partners, prayer . . . heard it all before and still struggling? You’re not alone. Let’s get as practical and real as possible – it’s time to leave porn behind, once and for all. Finally. If you’re anything like me, you’ve been frustrated with advice that’s just too lofty or flowery, vague,…

Reclaiming the Breakup Culture

“Breaking up is hard to do.” Or so the saying goes. But, in all honesty,  it doesn’t have to be. Hear me out. Be honest, be intentional, and, for the love of all that is good, don’t do it over text.  Now that last part may seem silly, but I’ve witnessed it so many times…

Where are You? What are You Doing?

I love Star Wars. The action is exciting, the effects are revolutionary, and the music is great but most importantly it tells a story of personal growth. Luke Skywalker goes from an average farmer to a man who not only saves the galaxy but redeems the soul of his father. This is an incredible transformation…

Does Clothing Matter?

“When you said you looked a mess, I whispered underneath my breath; you heard it. You look perfect tonight.”  “Don’t even bother asking if you look okay. You know I’ll say… cause baby you’re beautiful just the way you are.” Maybe you’re a girl who loves fashion. Even if it’s just to check the mail,…

With Great Power Comes Great Responsibility… and with Great Responsibility Comes Great Chastity

It’s been said across almost every form of media, comics, cartoons, movies and more. With great power comes great responsibility; a simple sentence that becomes the guiding principle for one of the world’s most popular superheroes. Spider-man’s mission statement is unique because it tells us not what he does but why he does it. This…

How Much Should You Share?

*Ding* My phone lit up as five new messages appeared on the screen. When I clicked on the conversation, I saw four screenshots and one message saying, “What do you think about this?” It was a text exchange between a friend and their significant other. At first, curiosity got the best of me, and I…

How To Look Upon Our Parents With Compassion

Did you know your body holds memories that aren’t yours? That some of your patterns maybe don’t actually belong to you? That trauma can be inherited from relatives we’ve never met? Crazy. Right? When I first learned of these facts I felt this immense release in my body that radiated a sense of peace that…