Weekly Inspiration: Abundant Life Requires Rest

Weekly Inspiration: Abundant Life Requires Rest

Do you ever stop and ask yourself a very important question, “Do I get enough rest—real, life-giving rest?” In a culture that glorifies busyness, makes productivity an idol, equates dignity and worth with accomplishment, and confuses doomscrolling with leisure, it can...
Weekly Inspiration: Nothing is Wasted

Weekly Inspiration: Nothing is Wasted

I recently attended a talk in which the religious sister presenting shared a profound story about St. Gianna Beretta Molla, the twentieth century Italian saint. St. Gianna, upon finishing medical school, wished to join her Capuchin brother in Brazil as a medical...
Weekly Inspiration: What I Thought I Wanted

Weekly Inspiration: What I Thought I Wanted

Aren’t birthdays great opportunities for a little introspection, some reflection, and a bit of a check-in with yourself? I celebrated my birthday a few weeks ago, and as I was praying that morning, a quote I saw on social media kept coming to mind: I am so thankful I...
Weekly Inspiration: Magdalene’s Invitation

Weekly Inspiration: Magdalene’s Invitation

Have you ever meditated with the Scriptures by pondering the point of view of a character in the story? During Holy Week, it has become a tradition for me to ponder the Last Supper, Passion, Death, and Resurrection of the Lord through the point of view of Mary...
Weekly Inspiration: Salt of the Earth

Weekly Inspiration: Salt of the Earth

Have you ever stopped to think about salt? I love to cook, bake, and experiment in the kitchen, so I spend more time thinking about salt—the different kinds of salt, their flavors, textures, and other properties, if something is too salty or needs just the smallest...