“The ordinary goal of the Christian life…”
It’s been a while since I’ve shared some updates! Here are this week’s must-reads: + “Don’t stop saying thank you for the little things (What I Want Newlyweds to Know)” + “Let’s stop using the word “just” or “only” in front of...
“It’s not once and done. It’s a constant renewal”
Here’s this week’s must-reads (and listens!): + We’re praying the St. Therese of Lisieux Novena this week! Are you joining us? + “There are things in this world and we can’t explain them. And they’re heartbreaking. But we get through them and...
The Good Shepherd
I love this image of Jesus carrying one of His sheep on His shoulders. This is what He does for us over and over again: He carries our weight, He lets us rest, He takes us back home.And He rejoices when He does this.He doesn’t say, “Not again!” and...
Now & Then, and other Must-Reads of the Week
Here’s what’s been going on these last few days: + I wrote about making Christ the center of our lives in this week’s newsletter, including an image that we can bring to prayer to help us lead the Lord to the most intimate parts of our heart. + My...
Finding the image of God in others, discerning His will, and giving away your gifts (all of this week’s must-reads)
Here’s this week’s must-reads: + “My favorite thing to do in a sea of strangers is what I call “practicing imago Dei.” Start looking at one face. Remember that they are wildly beloved by God. Keep searching if it’s hard to find the truth—behind the...
That Great Cloud of Witnesses & This Week’s Must-Reads
I was talking with some people in our family recently about what kind of saints we’d like to be — what we’d like to be known for, what we might even be the patron saints of… And since “the great cloud of witnesses” was mentioned in...
Preparing for that Moment
Another update on what’s been going on around here: + I just shared the Catholic Wife, Catholic Life Newsletter yesterday on Patreon. Here’s a full look at last week’s newsletter to give you an idea of what those look like. I publish them every...
God Makes All Things New: Beauty, Healing & Redemption from Pain
While we don’t have kids yet, this back-to-school time of year always feels like a time of renewal for me — maybe it’s the transition of the weather from being so hot to a season that’s more cool. A transition from a season of busy into a...
Liturgical Living, Fruitfulness, And Healing (and more)
It’s been a while since I’ve shared what’s going on here! Here’s a bit of an update: + My sister-in-law started a Liturgical Living Breakfast Club that I’ve been going to and really liking. I wrote a little bit about it here. The whole...
“I bear the marks of Jesus on my body.”
I shared a reflection from Sunday’s Mass readings in my newsletter, which is published on Patreon every Monday. This week, I’m talking about this line that stood out to me at Mass: “I bear the marks of Jesus on my body.” (Galatians 6:17)...
“Lord, take my brokenness and make something beautiful today.”
This week must-reads: + A reminder to not worry about tomorrow. Just be in the present moment and remember God’s present there with you too. + An incredibly beautiful read on what trusting God really looks like, acknowledging that it doesn’t mean He will...About Me
Hi, I'm Annie! I'm a Catholic wife, writer & producer, and I work from home on a prayer ministry I run with my husband. I also write about, and share, some of the best things I find about living an authentic Catholic life as a woman & wife.
