The Saints and Me Series; Discovering My Spiritual Namesake: St. Margaret Mary of Alacoque
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In total transparency, I have never put much thought into my namesake until recently. Growing up, I remember once asking my dad for a...
Leah Brix
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The Saints and Me Series; St. Alphonsus Liguouri, My Teacher and My Friend
St. Alphonsus Liguouri is a saint who speaks in an accessible way, using concrete words instead of abstract teachings.
Abby Thomas
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Collaboration Between Trust and Intuition
There is a beautiful collaboration between our personal intuition and the trust we have in the Lord.
Leah Brix
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Remembering the ROCORI School Shooting 21 Years Later- It's Never Too Late to Heal
Leah Brix reflects on the impact of the 2003 ROCORI school shooting.
Abby Thomas
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Blessed with a Rose
Today, September 15, 2024, we are welcoming our sweet baby girl into the Catholic church. At two and a half weeks old, she is receiving...
Leah Brix
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Litany of the Overwhelmed Mom
On Tuesday I went to my Holy Hour all by myself. It was almost painfully quiet as I missed the shifting of wiggly bodies, constant...
Abby Thomas
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Sleeping Jesus in the Boat
I am all for a good thunderstorm. I love the drama attached to the anticipation of watching the storm clouds roll in. I love the...
Leah Brix
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You Have Heard about the Feminine Genius, but What About the Masculine Genius?
Sometimes when my husband Adam and I are out and about, we can be walking together, but our minds will be a million miles apart. I may...
Abby Thomas
Aug 173 min
Two Mamas in Heaven
I have officially reached the final days of this pregnancy. By the end of the month, I will have a newborn in my arms! I am so thankful...
Guest Blogger
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Meek Vs. Weak: The Inaccurate Portrayal of true Femininity
In a fiery conversation with my Dad, I vented my frustration about the toxic Catholic woman narrative I keep seeing on Instagram and...
Guest Blogger
Aug 32 min
Embrace your Genius
I love being a waitress. I know… it sounds silly and definitely not flashy, but of all the jobs I have had, being a waitress is close to...
Leah Brix
Jul 285 min
Embracing Femininity; a Woman's True Power
I remember wondering why God didn’t make me a boy when I was younger. Sure, I had dreams of becoming a ballerina, but that lasted until...
Abby Thomas
Jul 202 min
The Feminine Genius
My childhood was surrounded with beautiful things because I grew up in a household of beautiful women. Eight daughters living on a dairy...
Leah Brix
Jul 136 min
Community Throughout the Years
I had a lovely phone call with a dear friend of mine this week. You are probably less than impressed that something like this is even...
Guest Blogger
Jul 73 min
Season to Invest in Community
A few months ago, I was chatting with a friend after Mass, and she said something that really resonated with me. We were discussing how...
Abby Thomas
Jun 292 min
Couch, Comfort, and Community
Comfort and community go hand-in-hand. When you are comfortable, you are more likely to be yourself and dive deeper into the community...
Guest Blogger
Jun 233 min
Building Community: The Power of Farm Women Coming Together
When you hear the word “Community” who are the people in your life that come to mind? Maybe it’s your cul-de-sac neighbors, or perhaps...
Guest Blogger
Jun 168 min
How to be a Tough Catholic Dad-An Interview with Leah and Abby's Father
As a fun way to celebrate Father's Day, we would like to introduce the man who raised us, Joe Molitor! We hope you enjoy getting to know...