Christ Shines Best in the Mess

Have a seat while I tell you about my friend! Firstly, I’m not going to tell you her name because she is not a fan of being in the spotlight.  Actually, to be completely honest, I’m not sure if she is as anti-spotlight as I think she is. I’ve learned recently I tend to draw…

Stop Caring About What People Think!

Do you ever replay conversations in your head over and over (and over)? Do you spend a crazy amount of time wondering if people like you, if you came off wrong or if you should send a text to "clear up" anything that was maybe not so clear? Sister, that's your pride!! Here's the deal:…

A Story About How God Touches Us

Here’s a story our priest told during his homily "A young girl was having a really hard time. She no longer felt God in her life. Her grandmother was the spiritual leader of the family, so the girl visited her and complained, "Why doesn't God let me feel His presence? If only I could FEEL…

How to Kick Self Conscious Feelings to the Curb AND Serve Your Neighbor AT THE SAME TIME!

I don’t love this picture of me. Immediately all the things I don’t like about myself jump out at me. It’s the EXACT same thing that happens when I go some place that brings out my inner 13 year old. Do you know what I’m talking about? Those places where you feel all the eyes staring…

Sunday Gospel Reflection

In today’s gospel (Matthew 25: 14-30) Jesus tells the parable of the man who is going on a journey and leaves his treasure with his servants. With one he leaves 5 “talents” and with another 2 and with the last he leaves 1. Two of the servants go out into the world and use their…