Tag: Faith
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Returning to Catholicism With New Eyes
I didn’t come back to the Catholic Church all at once. There wasn’t a single moment of clarity, no dramatic return, no lightning strike of conviction. It was slower than that. Quieter. More like a gradual shift under the surface until, one day, I realized I was already on my way back. For a long…
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What Catholic School Taught Me About Being a Girl—and a Woman
The author reflects on their education in Catholic schools, particularly an all-girls high school, where they learned the importance of expressing themselves. The supportive environment cultivated strong relationships and meaningful mentorship from passionate teachers. The author appreciates how these experiences shaped their growth into compassionate, curious women, fostering lasting friendships and self-confidence.
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The Moment Faith Got Complicated
To begin with, I almost had to talk myself into Catholicism. I had questions—about the role of women, about whether I could truly live up to what the Church asked. But then came the Eucharistic Congress (see previous posts), and something in me settled. I committed.For about a decade, I was a good Catholic wife…
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Growing Up Around Faith vs Choosing Faith
Faith, for me, wasn’t a foundation—it was more like something that floated in and out, mostly through my mom. We went to church. I went to Sunday School. I had a children’s Bible with pretty pictures—Moses being pulled from the Nile, a blond Jesus smiling at children.I guess you could say I grew up around…
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The Faith I Chose, Again and Again
There’s a moment—sometimes quiet, sometimes jarring—when you realize your life hasn’t followed the neat, predictable path you once imagined.Instead, it’s wandered. Circled back. Started over more than once.That’s been true of my faith.I wasn’t a cradle Catholic. My early years were shaped by a loosely practiced Methodist faith—something present, but not deeply examined. It was…
The Long Way Home.. 