Little Catholic Mama

  • The Gift of Suffering

    Lately, I’ve been thinking about the gift of suffering; about the transformative power of what death to self is. We all die to ourselves in little and big ways every day. Whether it’s by not scrolling through social media for an hour plus, being patient with a boundary-pushing toddler, or letting go of minor things…

  • A Life of Sacrifice

    I’ve been thinking lately about how the Lord call us to sacrifice. And frankly, I don’t like the sound of that. Whenever I think of sacrifice, I think of burning out, being at my wits end, giving even when I have nothing left to give. Usually, by this point, I’m irritable, moody, exhausted, and overstimulated…

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  • Liturgical Living: Advent 2023

    As a revert to the faith, I’m learning so much about Catholicism and all of its beautiful traditions and practices. I never thought about living liturgically at home, but after reading a book I randomly stumbled upon (Liturgical Living by Kendra Tierney), I have a different perspective now. This Catholic new year, we’re being intentional…

    Liturgical Living: Advent 2023

  • The Left and Right Brain

    Have you ever thought about how the brain works? No? Same. With so many things going on in my mind on a day-to-day basis, I don’t really have time to sit down and think about how my brain is functioning. Even though my professional background is in the mental health field, you’d think I would…

    The Left and Right Brain

  • Turning 30 and Thriving

    I turned 30 this year and I’ve never been more ready. I think I’ve been ready to turn 30 since I was 27. The desire to slow down, be present, and rooted has overcome my desire to live a fast-paced, adventurous life. Don’t get me wrong, I still yearn for adventure. But adventure looks different…

    Turning 30 and Thriving