Faith Hakesley
 

+JMJ+ Suffering is not something we seek. Even when we love God deeply, and even when we want to trust Him completely, suffering can still takes us by surprise. Whether suffering has come to us, someone we care about, or even a stranger, it interrupts our plans, takes away our sense of safety, and causes us to ask questions. I have lived long enough to know this firsthand. A priest once tried to destroy me. For a time, he nearly succeeded. That is not something I write lightl

+JMJ+ In the days since Charlie Kirk’s tragic passing, something deeply disturbing has unfolded, not just the loss itself, but the viciousness directed toward his wife, Erika. The very people who claim to love Charlie, claim to honor his legacy, claim to be devoted to Christ, are spending an astonishing amount of time doing the opposite. If people care so much about Charlie and his family, they’re doing a remarkable job of proving otherwise. Some people are behaving horribly.

+JMJ+ I am overjoyed to share some truly unexpected and humbling news: I will be publishing a children’s book with  Pauline Books & Media...

Every year as October 31st approaches, the world seems to be filled with jack-o’-lanterns, costumes, and candy. While there’s nothing...

+JMJ+ Many are saying,  “Even if we disagreed politically with Charlie Kirk, his was still a human life senselessly taken. We should...

+JMJ+ To the ancient Romans, the cross was a tool of terror. It was the most shameful and brutal death imaginable, and it was reserved...

The past week has felt unbearably heavy.

+JMJ+ I’ll be honest with you: I’m sick of this. As a survivor of clerical abuse, every new scandal involving any known Church figure...

+JMJ+ I’m into my third trimester of pregnancy with our sixth baby, and it’s safe to say this has been the most stretching season of my...

Recent changes in American Eagle’s advertising strategy have sparked both celebration from conservatives… and also concern.

I’ve seen too many Catholics walk away from the Church over hard truths.

Today’s Gospel presents one of Jesus’ most well-known parables, that of the Good Samaritan.

Recently, the Bishop of San Bernardino issued a sweeping dispensation from the Sunday Mass obligation for all undocumented immigrants.

There’s a sad, quiet kind of brokenness that sometimes plays out in church halls, prayer groups, and ministries.

It’s frustrating (and frankly dangerous) when people justify sin by saying, “Well, Jesus never said anything about that.”

+JMJ+ This past Sunday, Catholics celebrated the Solemnity of Corpus Christi. It is a special day on which the Church invites us to fix...

Meeting (or even just hearing about) a priest who is also a survivor of clerical abuse stops me in my tracks.

There are situations in which we genuinely want to help someone.

+JMJ+ Every June, we are surrounded by messages of affirmation and celebration tied to LGBTQ+ identities. For Catholics, this month can...

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