We all know we should practice healthy habits to take care of our bodies like getting better sleep, eating healthy, and exercising–but each of these are also symbolic of how we ought to take care of our souls.
Author: Emily Capps
Emily Capps is a passionately Catholic creative writer, blogger, songwriter, and Digital Media Consultant. She received her BA in Writing and minor in Sacred Music from Franciscan University of Steubenville. Inspired by God's call to St. Francis to "Rebuild My Church," she uses writing to share the Catholic Faith and the fullness of truth and abundant graces that Christ offers us through His Church.
A Breaking Open: Images from Prayer
During my last holy hour of the week (an hour of prayer before Christ in the Eucharist), I sat in silence and asked the Lord to show me one word, thought, or image that He wanted me to focus on. After a moment of closing my eyes and clearing my mind, I got what I asked for.
Is the Eucharist Biblical?
For those of you who aren’t Catholic, I just wanted to share with you (and my fellow Catholics) one of the reasons I love being Catholic. During quarantine, I’ve missed being able to go to Adoration (prayer in front of the Blessed Sacrament, the bread that we truly believe is the Body of Christ) and…
Why Life is Worth Living
One day, I was enjoying a nice nap–but then I woke up. I knew it was time to get up, but I was so comfortable… I was about to start fighting that internal battle like usual. I’m sure you know what I’m talking about. But in that moment God whispered a wonderful bit of inspiration…
Today’s Reading: Jesus Understands Us
A reminder for today—Jesus lived life as a human just like us, so he understands the struggles we’re going through. We can always come to Him without fear or shame. Heb 2:14-18: “Surely he did not help angels but rather the descendants of Abraham; therefore, he had to become like his brothers and sisters in…
Semester in Austria
So, I stopped posting these past few months, and here’s why… I’ve been studying abroad in Austria! The picture above is of the old Cartesian monastery which I and about 200 other students called home. I decided that I would not be writing posts over this semester because I wanted to stay focused on school…
Today’s Reading: To Love and Be Loved
Today’s reading is something all of us should refocus on. It’s so easy to get lost in one’s own worries and interests, whether school, work, or other projects, when all our souls need is to love and be loved. “Brothers and sisters: If there is any encouragement in Christ, any solace in love, any participation…
Unity in the Eucharist
As a Catholic, the Eucharist is very dear to my heart, and it saddens me that other Christians don’t get to experience this incredible mystery. It is such an incredible gift. God gives Himself to us in a very beautiful and intimate way—literally gives Himself to us, body and blood. Personally, I am very much…
God Loves You—Talk with Him!
In case you haven’t yet heard this yet, or need a reminder: Jesus loves you. Always, no matter what, without limitation. He’s real, and He’s always waiting for you to let Him into your life. He died on the cross–endured so much suffering–to pay our debt and to allow us to come home, and He…
Jesus Thirsts for Love
No matter what, Jesus loves you and me, individually, infinitely more than we can imagine. It is true, it is real, and yet somehow easy to forget, which is why we must always come to Jesus, talk to Him in prayer, and especially listen to Him in the words of the Bible and in our…
Beloved Dreamer 