Author: swimmingthedepths

As a Catholic writer, I want to move past the alienation found in an obsession with polemics. I want to balance the battles of our day with a theological understanding that is focused on our eschatological end. I don't want the world to think that Catholics think their faith is primarily political. In fact, that isn't even our first priority. Our first priority is holiness within the worshiping community, which is the Church. I am married to a wonderful and devoted husband. We have one beautiful daughter. I am a cradle Catholic who had a few moments off the path. I am now a devoted Roman Catholic who is working through the path of holiness in my vocation of wife, mother, and student theologian. I am thankful for all Our Lord does in my life and how he is guiding me. I love my family and friends. I love my Church. I enjoy gardening with my husband, photography, studying, learning the art of prayer, cooking, playing with my daughter, taking walks and running when I can force myself to. I am here to share my story of how Christ is guiding me to holiness. It is a path I walk with fear and trembling, but also overwhelmed with joy. I don't get it right most days, but the path to sanctity takes a lifetime. Some mornings I am drinking a warm pumpkin latte and the next trying to fight being addicted to coffee. I am healing from loss the loss of three babies in miscarriage and learning from my mistakes. My husband and daughter are the greatest gifts I could possibly be given and as unworthy as I am, they are how Our Lord works most directly in my life. I like to write about the Faith, motherhood, studying theology, my hobbies, my struggles, and just about the journey. I am a freelance writer and I am a regular contributor at Catholic Exchange. After years of self-study, I am finally working on my graduate studies in Theology and Philosophy. My classes fill me with awe and wonder. What an amazing gift God has given me through my intellectual abilities. I am so excited to grow in a deeper knowledge of God through prayer and formal study! Thanks for stopping by and may Our Lord bless you always.
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Help Raise Awareness and Funds for the Persecuted in Iraq and Syria

A group of us got together on Facebook to raise awareness and funds for Christians being persecuted in Iraq and Syria. All funds we raise above printing cost will go to Catholic Near East Welfare Association (CNEWA). We designed a car magnet and sticker to sell. Please go on Facebook and like our page, http://www.facebook.com/helpnasara …

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Wake Up America: A Call to Prayer and Fasting for Our Persecuted Brethren

I have been watching with horror as Christians are being systematically murdered, exiled, or placed in dhimmi status in Syria and Iraq. Over the past few years, Christians have endured public executions to include crucifixions, the loss of their homes and property, rape, torture, and the total loss of their homeland. Nary a word has …

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Authentic Friendship

 Lately I have been contemplating the nature of friendship: authentic friendship. I have lived all over. Being a Veteran, I have meet a lot of different people from all over, including from my time in England. I have discovered over the years that the majority of friendships are tied to circumstances. Those friendships seem to …

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A PTSD Catholic

In 2004 I was diagnosed with delayed-onset PTSD. It took three years for my 9-11 relief work to catch up with me. While most 20 years olds were partying in college or worried about exams, I was consoling 400 people whose loved ones had been murdered in the Pentagon. I had only been in the …

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