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May 2017

May 21, 2017

Heaven Makes Liturgy Insta-Official (Unlike Taylor Swift and Her Rumored New Romance)

When someone makes a relationship “Insta-official," that isn’t the beginning of the relationship. The relationship...

January 2017

January 31, 2017

Sin: It’s a Lot Like Sour Candy

So sour candy is *literally*the best. Yes, yes, I’m an adult and I can...

January 13, 2017

Mary: Faith Without a Last Page

I was reading The Lord by Romano Guardini at one am, as I am wont to...

December 2016

December 23, 2016

And the Darkness Has Not Overcome It

The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it. -John 1:5 I've...

September 2016

September 22, 2016

The Holy Spirit, Part II: Who is He to Me?

Part 2 ***This is the second post exploring the Person of the Holy...

September 20, 2016

The Holy Spirit: Who is He?

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September 14, 2016

ThisCatholicGirl: A Shadow Play for the Internet Age

You might say that, without the traditionally comedic conclusion, I, along with...

September 09, 2016

Let It Go with a Little Help from My Friends

One of the critiques I have often heard, in one iteration or another, is that...

September 09, 2016

On Air with Morning Air with John Harper

I had a great opportunity to chat for a bit with John Harper of Morning Air...

September 01, 2016

So You Sinned: Some Thoughts on Not Doing That

I've talked some recently about issues surrounding, in particular, habitual and “Come to Jesus” types...

August 2016

August 29, 2016

Intimacy and Isolation: A Two Body Problem

Preface: I write this as a Catholic who is speaking about sexuality to other Catholics....

August 14, 2016

Mary’s Fiat: Refuge of Persistent Sinners

Today is the feast of the Assumption. Yesterday was the day that I fell into...

August 10, 2016

Masturbation and Despair: A Podcast Follow Up with Mountain Catholic

Trigger/Content Warning: this post and podcast include discussion of sensitive topics such as masturbation...

August 03, 2016

Masturbation and Despair: A One Body Problem

Update: Mountain Catholic asked me to do a follow up podcast with them about this...

July 2016

July 07, 2016

I’ll Come Around Some Day: Sin and Sanctity

Sin. It’s strangely akin to our love for crappy television: we don’t talk about it until...

May 2016

May 09, 2016

Mary, Motherhood, and Mess

A few days ago, I received a Snapchat from one of my good friends who...