Hello from sunny Texas (which I view from self-isolation)! After a whirlwind last-minute flight over the Atlantic, I am back in the good ole’ US of A! Due to a lot of reasons (naturally including Covid-19) I made the decision to leave Ireland. While it broke my heart to have my adventures cut short, it … More The Cheesy Truth
I have officially been in Ireland for three weeks now and slowly but surely, I think I’m beginning to adjust. It seemed kind of crazy, to rush off across the ocean right after graduating from college. But for some reason, it felt right. College was stressful for me. I made wonderful friends but the constant … More Cliff Walks & Peace// Notes from my Travel Journal II
Because of my job with campus ministry, I had to go back to school early. This week, is our training week and as part of our training we have a Holy Hour each day. On Monday, during the Holy Hour we were read a passage from the beginning of Jeremiah. God calls Jeremiah to … More Small Acts of Courage
This past summer, I worked at a Catholic summer camp. I had to leave my job two weeks earlier than planned because I became pretty sick with scary asthmatic symptoms. I couldn’t do my job properly and give of myself when I couldn’t even breathe properly. It was a struggle to deal with feelings … More When I am Weak
Jesus, I trust in You.I have said this prayer countless times in my life. Yet, it was not until recently that something hit me. Not only should I trust Jesus, but I should recognize that He trusts me. Jesus wants us to trust in Him just as He trusts in us. I never before considered … More Trust in Him, He Trusts in You
Have you ever felt like God is trying to tell you something? Lately, I’ve felt like God is holding a neon sign trying to get my attention. I’m pretty sure that God is trying to get me to trust Him. Exhibit A: Philippians 4:6-8Have no anxiety about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication … More When You Feel Like God Is Shouting at You
I’m currently home in Texas for spring break and finally have time to write and reflect a little on the semester so far. I can’t believe it’s halfway over! As many know, my school St. Gregory’s University unexpectedly closed at the end of last semester so students were forced to transfer to finish their degrees. … More Walking into Janitor Closets (and other transferring adventures)
The secret of happiness is to live moment by moment and to thank God for all that He, in His goodness, sends to us day after day. —St. Gianna Molla This quote by my patron, St. Gianna, strikes a chord with me right now. Recently, I’ve been contemplating the nature of our society (warning: contemplation … More Moment by Moment (Thinking Out Loud Thursday)
