Jenna Wright, a mother of five who’s rediscovered her faith, has come a long way from being an NFL cheerleader to a First Communion catechist.
Christina Capecchi: Gowns of grace, heaps of joy: rediscovering Catholicism
Christina Capecchi: The painting beneath the painting: faith that endures
“Pentimento” is an art term used to describe traces of a previous work, an artist’s change of mind, but perhaps it can also describe a person’s tough exterior or recent departure from faith.
Cold water, warm heart: how to feel alive
The Nordic tradition sweeping the country is called “vinterbadning” by the Danish, which means “winter bathing.” One view of the tradition is that it is a guidepost, calling to mind a statement from St. Ignatius: that which makes you feel most alive, that’s where God is.
Christina Capecchi: Keep the candle lit: pouring out the greatest gift
’Tis the season to spend money. What we lack in time, we try to make up for in money, throwing it at people and problems who actually need minutes and hours.
Christina Capecchi: Leap of faith: taking risks and beginning anew
The people with the strongest convictions didn’t think twice about taking risks. They, like Karen and Tully Wyatt, were compelled by an undeniable drive.
Christina Capecchi: Rescued by a pig: a turning point on the Titanic
A toy musical pig that saved a woman’s life when the Titanic sank reminds us that God works in and through other people. We are one body in Christ, and we do not stand alone.
Christina Capecchi: How to travel lightly: the great de-clutter
“I want to travel lightly, unencumbered, with my arms and heart open wide, ready to be surprised.”
Patient hearts and horse dreams
August brings a reckoning, revealing the gaps between our hopes and realities.