A few weeks ago, I jokingly told a group of my friends that I was going through a “friend cleanse.” Naturally, that didn’t go over quietly. They started laughing, giving me the side eye, joking about how they better not get dropped “like it’s hot.” One even asked if they should be nervous. Okay… fair question... “Friend cleanse” sounds a little aggressive and dramatic. But the more I’ve thought about it, the more I’ve realized it was about noticing the people who love me really well, and...

For a long time, I thought I knew exactly who I was. I was Martha, the one who shows up early, stays late, gets things done, and makes sure everything runs the way it’s supposed to. The one who serves, organizes, anticipates needs, and carries responsibility without needing to be asked. And if I’m honest, I was proud of that. There’s something validating about being the dependable one, the productive one, the one who contributes in visible, tangible ways. But lately, I have found myself drawn...

Hi! I am Hannah Molitor, and I am so excited to be joining my sisters Leah and Abby at Catholic Country Chronicles. Hannah Molitor, the newest member of Catholic Country Chronicles. I grew up on a dairy farm alongside my seven sisters in Central Minnesota, where I am still active on the farm today. Outside the farm, I work at the USDA Farm Service Agency, serving farmers across my county by administering federal safety-net programs. I also work for the Minnesota Dairy Herd Improvement...