This essay is a plea for justice and a demand for accountability within the Church that has so deeply betrayed us.

There is no sugar coating it: being a practicing Catholic can be difficult even in the best of times. During His life on earth, Jesus...

A reflection on the feast of the Exaltation of the Cross +JMJ+ Last night, my amazing and dear friend, Witlee (Live Each Day with Purpose...

Victim blaming: what it is and why it needs to stop +JMJ+ I have something to say about a very serious issue that has reared its ugly...

+JMJ+ Have you ever stopped and wondered what's happening with the Catholic Church sexual abuse scandal? It was big news in Boston when...

+JMJ+ The McCarrick report is set to be released today. Whether the timing of this report is intentional or not, I have to admit that I'm...

Some reflections about healing +JMJ+ While healing IS possible, it is hard work.  Being authentic, courageous, and strong is hard work,...

+JMJ+ Sadly, there will always be people in this world who will not help you realize your worth. From time to time, someone will come...

+JMJ+ In today’s Gospel of Matthew (18:21-35) Jesus speaks of forgiveness. Forgiveness is a tough topic for a lot of us. When someone...

+JMJ+ Sexual abuse is a pervasive problem in our world today. It’s everywhere from homes, to schools, churches, Hollywood, politics,...

+JMJ+ Whether you are someone healing from sexual abuse, the death of a loved one, or a medical condition, you are bound to hear some...

+JMJ+ Scars. We all have them. I think the first time I became truly aware of the impact of scars was the year I was diagnosed and...

Originally published to Faith Restored on July 10, 2019 “The secret of happiness is to live moment by moment and to thank God for all...

Originally Published to Faith Restored on June 25, 2019 +JMJ+ If you follow me on my Faith Restored page on Facebook (@MyFaithRestored),...

Originally Published on Faith Restored June 20, 2019 +JMJ+ As hard as it is for me to wrap my mind around, it’s been one year today since...

+JMJ+ God loves you. Ok, I know some of you may be thinking, "I know that already," but I urge you to stop and really consider what those...

+JMJ+ Several weeks ago, copies of Bishop Robert Barron's “Letter to a Suffering Church” were made available at our parish. To be...

+JMJ+ There's been a lot of talk of forgiveness in the news lately. A video showing a young man named Brandt Jean forgiving and embracing...

+JMJ+ Are you tired of hearing about the Catholic Church sexual abuse crisis yet? Speaking as a survivor of sexual abuse by a priest, I'm...