“It’s only possible if you have a relationship that we call Faith”
Here are this week’s must-reads: + I read that the sainthood cause for Chiara Corbella Petrillo is moving forward… She’s been an inspiration to me for many years; a teacher of how to suffer, live and love well. One thing in particular that has stood...
“If one dream should fall and break into a thousand pieces… pick one of those pieces up and begin again.” — St. Bernadette
Here are this week’s must-reads: + “Be of good cheer, for I have overcome the world.”… That’s what I trust. I trust in His mercy, kindness, wisdom, and love. I trust that this suffering is not the end of my story. I trust that my life is not the sum of...
“For a long time, my prayer life will consist of questions. But maybe questions cultivate intimacy.”
Here are this week’s must-reads: + “The love that we ought to strive for in a marriage is a love like God’s. Look at the love of Christ on the cross… It was love that is merciful, compassionate, and generous. That is the sort of love we need in our...
“We are each an “Elizabeth” to Mary — and she comes to visit us right away”
Here are this week’s must-reads: + “One of my favorite “Mary” feast days. (The Visitation) Because I imagine that any one of us could be “Elizabeth”. You know, life is a bit heavy. The unexpected is more difficult. You’re not as young as you used to be....
“We are called upon not to be successful, but to be faithful.”
Here are this week’s must-reads: + “The stories in the Bible of people completely trusting in God in ways that seemed radical and extreme were not just meant for that time. God calls us all to live with that kind of radical trust in Him. He calls us all to...
“Waiting is a major part of the spiritual life”
Here are this week’s must-reads: + “The Holy Spirit is living in you, you are never ever ever ever alone. The same power that raised Christ Jesus from the dead is living in you. You think you’re weak? You think you can’t? You can’t but He...
“Every vocation will have joys & sorrows…”
Here are this week’s must-reads: + “Our Lady wants to console us, just as she did for little Lucia Dos Santos: “Are you suffering a great deal? Don’t lose heart. I will never forsake you. My Immaculate Heart will be your refuge and the way that will lead...
“Your yes, given years or decades ago, has to be ever reaffirmed to the Lord.”
Here are this week’s must-reads: + “Your yes, given years or decades ago, has to be ever reaffirmed to the Lord. This requires a daily, profound listening to the mystery of the always greater God and a daily responding to his love… Only he is able to...
“The secret of happiness is to live moment by moment and to thank God…” (St. Gianna)
Here are this week’s must-reads: + The love between you and your husband will look different today than it did 5, 10, 15 years ago. That’s how it’s supposed to be. 💕 Love grows and changes, and deepens. And what a gift to love & be loved like...
“Just do the next thing. God will meet you there.”
Here are this week’s must-reads: + Father Mike Schmitz once responded to the question, “Does God love some people more than others?” What he said resonated deeply with me and helped me to better understand the Father’s unique love for each one of us. He...
“The only way to make sense of it all is Hope”
Here are this week’s must-reads: + “Father Solanus Casey said thank God ahead of time. I used to think (that was) because you’re so confident he’s going to answer your prayers, (but) not necessarily. We thank God ahead of time not because we’re confident he’ll...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.
