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God’s Waiting Room
Waking up to that first crisp fall morning is intoxicating. A hint of autumn perfumes the air, and nature seems to be in all her glory. The relentless stickiness of summer has finally given way to something so serene. But more often than not, that first crisp morning is a tease. It swiftly disappears, and the trance is broken. An itch of longing creeps in — when will those idyllic days stay?
Pilgrimage on a Budget: Finding Sacred Places Close to Home
Did you know you can go on a pilgrimage without a passport? Learn how Catholic women are finding sacred places close to home — and how you can too.
St. Teresa of Avila
There are four famous St. Teresas: St. Teresa of Avila, St. Thérèse of the Little Flower, Mother Teresa, and St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross. However, I’d like to introduce you to St. Teresa of Avila, Spain, also known as “Teresa of Jesus.”
Why Disciplined Prayer Is Strategic
In the life of a Catholic woman in business, distraction can masquerade as responsibility. Messages, meetings, client demands, research, family obligations, financial pressures, and new ideas all compete for our attention. We may be working constantly while becoming increasingly fragmented within. We react quickly but discern poorly, completing tasks without remembering what all the activity is meant to serve.
Finding Faustina’s Strength
In this personal reflection on the feast day of St. Faustina, we are reminded to commit ourselves to the Lord as she did. Despite dealing with ridicule and doubt, and ultimately dying young after a painful illness, St. Faustina left a life that serves as an example for us all.
The Cost of Getting Quiet… and Why It’s Worth It
Everywhere I look on the Catholic interwebs the past few weeks, I see one major theme: leisure, or purposeful and restorative rest for our bodies and souls. From Pope Leo XIV to my favorite Substack writers to witty reels on Instagram, we are suddenly laser focused on leisure time.

